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Butterfinger vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfinger and Maple sugar different?

  • Butterfinger is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 171% higher.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more IronIron +103.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +506%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +802.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +670.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +614.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5300%
Contains more FatsFats +9350%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +550.4%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7898.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3064%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 459kcal 354kcal Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 0.1g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 0.2g Butterfinger
Net carbs 70.9g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 72.9g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 48mg 19mg Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 220mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.79mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 45.9g 84.87g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 0g Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg 0.099mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 97mg 3mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 2.9µg 0.8µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.009mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.013mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.04mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.048mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.003mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 0µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Maple sugar
Choline 15mg 2.1mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 0.064g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.1g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.464g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.