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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +479.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +492.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
72.9 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +545.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.164 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +604.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 4.58mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 1240mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 9.5g | 0.391g | 41% |
| Folate | 28µg | 166µg | 35% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Fats | 18.9g | 2.93g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.424mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.49mg | 1.015mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.332mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.649mg | 5.27mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.164g | 1.291g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.119g | 0.727g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 10.04g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.72mg | 0.47mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Calories | 459kcal | 384kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.156mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 128mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 4.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15mg | 29.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 72.9g | 80.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.322mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.9g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 220mg | 223mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.9g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.069mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.04g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.109g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)