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Butterfinger vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfinger and M&Ms Peanut different?

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin E, Zinc, Fiber, Folate, and Calcium than Butterfinger.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 35% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 5 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. While Butterfinger contains 230mg of Sodium, M&Ms Peanut contains only 50mg.

Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies are the varieties used in this article.

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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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.7%
Contains more IronIron +46.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%

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 0% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
Contains more WaterWater +101.6%

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
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.169g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.456g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 459kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 5.4g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 18.9g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 70.9g 56.78g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 60.48g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 36mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 220mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.79mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 45.9g 50.75g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.193mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 97mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 230mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 1.72mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.49mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 2.9µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.063mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 28µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.328g Butterfinger
Choline 15mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 9.5g 10.169g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.