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Butterfinger vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfinger and Reeses cups different?

  • Butterfinger is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin E, however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Butterfinger is 21% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 11 times more Vitamin E than Reeses cups. While Butterfinger contains 1.72mg of Vitamin E, Reeses cups contain only 0.15mg.
  • Butterfinger has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%

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% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1046.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +136%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg

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% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.6%
Contains more FatsFats +61.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 459kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 5.4g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 18.9g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 70.9g 51.76g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 55.36g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 36mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 220mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.79mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 45.9g 47.17g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.193mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 97mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 230mg 357mg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.15mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 0mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 1.4µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 50µg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.04g 0g Reeses cups
Choline 15mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 9.5g 10.73g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.23g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.