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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 from 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% 25% 6% 6% 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 Opinion
Calories 459kcal 207kcal Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 3.5g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 11g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Net carbs 70.9g 22.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 23.6g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Butterfinger
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Magnesium 48mg 14mg Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 128mg Ice cream
Potassium 220mg 199mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.79mg 0.09mg Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 2g 0.7g Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg 0.023mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1mg 0.69mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 105mg Ice cream
Sodium 230mg 80mg Ice cream
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.3mg Butterfinger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Manganese 0.49mg 0.008mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.041mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.116mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.048mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 5µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Ice cream
Choline 15mg 26mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 9.5g 6.79g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 2.969g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.452g Butterfinger
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream

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
17%
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.