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Butterfinger vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterfinger and Dove milk chocolate

  • Butterfinger has less Calcium than Dove milk chocolate.
  • Dove milk chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger has 4 times more Sodium than Dove milk chocolate. While Butterfinger has 230mg of Sodium, Dove milk chocolate has only 63mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Fats +67.8%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.94
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Fats +67.8%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfinger Dove milk chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 57.38g Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 5.94g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 18.9g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 72.9g 59.78g Butterfinger
Calories 459kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 45.9g 55.45g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 2.4g Dove milk chocolate
Calcium 36mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 0.79mg 1.11mg Dove milk chocolate
Magnesium 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 63mg Dove milk chocolate
Zinc 1mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 0IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.246g Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 19.24g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfinger Dove milk chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Butterfinger
2%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/nutrients
  2. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.