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Butterfinger vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between butterfinger and ice cream

  • Butterfinger is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for butterfinger is 21% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 23 times more vitamin B3 than ice cream. Butterfinger contains 2.649mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream contains 0.116mg.
  • Ice cream contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more IronIron +777.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +739.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +875%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4859.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 29% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Ice cream DV% diff.
Manganese 0.49mg 0.008mg 21%
Copper 0.193mg 0.023mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.452g 18%
Carbs 72.9g 23.6g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.116mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.39µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.24mg 14%
Calories 459kcal 207kcal 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Fats 18.9g 11g 12%
Saturated fat 9.5g 6.79g 12%
Calcium 36mg 128mg 9%
Iron 0.79mg 0.09mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.3mg 9%
Magnesium 48mg 14mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.041mg 7%
Sodium 230mg 80mg 7%
Folate 28µg 5µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.119g 2.969g 5%
Fiber 2g 0.7g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.581mg 4%
Protein 5.4g 3.5g 4%
Zinc 1mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.048mg 2%
Choline 15mg 26mg 2%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 220mg 199mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Phosphorus 97mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 70.9g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 45.9g 21.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfinger Ice cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Butterfinger
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.