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Butterfinger vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterfinger and Pretzel?

  • Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin E , while Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% higher.
  • Pretzel has 24 times less Saturated Fat than Butterfinger. Butterfinger has 9.5g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzel has 0.391g.

We used Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
6
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Iron +479.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Manganese +107.1%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Iron +479.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Manganese +107.1%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Zinc - 1.04

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
3
:
7
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin E +266%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074
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%
Pretzel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +266%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
1
:
4
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Fats +545.1%
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Water +154.5%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Pretzel
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Fats +545.1%
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Water +154.5%
Contains more Other +123.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
2
:
1
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Butterfinger
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 5.4g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 18.9g 2.93g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 459kcal 384kcal Butterfinger
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 45.9g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 2g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 36mg 27mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.79mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 48mg 29mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 220mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 230mg 1240mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.193mg 0.156mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 2.9µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.47mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.322mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 28µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 9.5g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 0.727g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 1.291g Butterfinger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Pretzel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Butterfinger
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.109g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.