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Butterfinger vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between butterfinger and sorghum syrup

  • Butterfinger is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin E, yet sorghum syrup is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butterfinger is 48% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.5%
Contains more IronIron +381%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2549%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +871%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1745.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
~equal in Carbs ~74.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Sorghum syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.67mg 46%
Manganese 0.49mg 1.53mg 45%
Saturated fat 9.5g 0g 43%
Iron 0.79mg 3.8mg 38%
Fats 18.9g 0g 29%
Potassium 220mg 1000mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0g 21%
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.1mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.119g 0g 13%
Magnesium 48mg 100mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 36mg 150mg 11%
Protein 5.4g 0g 11%
Sodium 230mg 8mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.804mg 9%
Calories 459kcal 290kcal 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.155mg 7%
Copper 0.193mg 0.13mg 7%
Folate 28µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 97mg 56mg 6%
Zinc 1mg 0.41mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.7µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 72.9g 74.9g 1%
Net carbs 70.9g 74.9g N/A
Sugar 45.9g 74.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Choline 15mg 13.3mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 29g)
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 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.