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Butterfinger vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butterfinger and Skittles

  • Butterfinger has more Iron, and Fiber, however, Skittles has more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% more.
  • Skittles are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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.
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 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2742.1%
Contains more FatsFats +344.7%
Contains more OtherOther +61.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more WaterWater +211.4%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Skittles Opinion
Calories 459kcal 402kcal Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 0.19g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 4.25g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 70.9g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 72.9g 90.76g Skittles
Magnesium 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 0mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.79mg 0mg Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g 75.92g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 0g Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 15mg Skittles
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.074g Butterfinger
Choline 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 4.115g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Skittles
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
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.385g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.