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Butterfinger vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between butterfinger and twizzlers

  • Twizzlers contain less phosphorus, iron, fiber, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% higher.
  • Twizzlers contain 23 times less polyunsaturated fat than butterfinger. Butterfinger contains 3.164g of polyunsaturated fat, while twizzlers contain 0.14g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in twizzlers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.

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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% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.6%
Contains more IronIron +182.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%

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% 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.8%
Contains more FatsFats +615.9%
Contains more OtherOther +127.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1119.5%
~equal in Carbs ~79.37g

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
21% 73% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2160%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Twizzlers DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.5g 0.54g 41%
Fats 18.9g 2.64g 25%
Manganese 0.49mg 21%
Copper 0.193mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.14g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.72mg 11%
Magnesium 48mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 10%
Phosphorus 97mg 24mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.119g 1.88g 8%
Folate 28µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Protein 5.4g 2.3g 6%
Calories 459kcal 347kcal 6%
Fiber 2g 0.6g 6%
Iron 0.79mg 0.28mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 5%
Potassium 220mg 37mg 5%
Choline 15mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 8mg 3%
Sodium 230mg 195mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Carbs 72.9g 79.37g 2%
Net carbs 70.9g 78.77g N/A
Sugar 45.9g 51.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Caffeine 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Twizzlers
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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.96g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
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 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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.