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Butterfinger vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterfinger and Mounds candy bar

  • Butterfinger has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Butterfinger. Butterfinger contains 2.649mg of Vitamin B3, while Mounds candy bar contains 0.277mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Butterfinger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +164.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~91mg

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.058mg

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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +635.8%

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
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1212.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2160%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 459kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 5.4g 4.6g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 70.9g 54.89g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 58.59g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 36mg 21mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.79mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 45.9g 46.19g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.193mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 97mg 91mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.19mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 2.9µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.049mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.058mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.277mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.245mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.6µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 6µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Mounds candy bar
Choline 15mg 11.8mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 20.58g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 0.39g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.14g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Mounds candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.