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Butterfinger vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterfinger and Reese's pieces

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Folate in Reese's pieces are higher than in Butterfinger.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 35% more than Butterfinger.
  • Reese's pieces have 2 times less Vitamin E than Butterfinger. Butterfinger has 1.72mg of Vitamin E , while Reese's pieces have 0.99mg.
  • Butterfinger contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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.
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
2
:
8
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Iron +61.2%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Contains more Calcium +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +112.4%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Iron +61.2%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Contains more Calcium +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +112.4%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%

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.
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
1
:
8
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Vitamin E +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%
Butterfinger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Reese's pieces
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
2
:
3
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Reese's pieces
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Other +21.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
3
:
0
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.3%
Butterfinger
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Reese's pieces
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 56.86g Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 18.9g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 72.9g 59.86g Butterfinger
Calories 459kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 45.9g 53.25g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 36mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.79mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 97mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 220mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 230mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.193mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.49mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 2.9µg 0.8µg Butterfinger
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.99mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 28µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.04g 0g Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 9.5g 16.42g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 4.46g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 1.88g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Reese's pieces
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Butterfinger
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.92g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.