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Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts and butterfinger

  • The amount of copper, folate, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is higher than in butterfinger.
  • Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts covers your daily copper needs 43% more than butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger has 3 times less folate than candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts. Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts has 92µg of folate, while butterfinger has 28µg.
  • Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 58% 23% 39% 64% 193% 51% 71% 20% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.3%
Contains more IronIron +115.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +200.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.2%
~equal in Selenium ~2.9µg

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 4.7% 14% 22% 0% 10% 37% 89% 0% 37% 0% 8% 69% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +126%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 21% 61% 6% 3%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 60.67 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 2.73 g
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more WaterWater +395.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.2%
~equal in Fats ~18.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 47% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.657 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.444 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.834 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts Butterfinger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts Butterfinger DV% diff.
Copper 0.58mg 0.193mg 43%
Saturated fat 4.657g 9.5g 22%
Manganese 0.49mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.834g 3.164g 18%
Folate 92µg 28µg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.76mg 2.649mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.444g 5.119g 11%
Iron 1.7mg 0.79mg 11%
Phosphorus 166mg 97mg 10%
Fiber 4.3g 2g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.062mg 8%
Magnesium 81mg 48mg 8%
Protein 9.5g 5.4g 8%
Zinc 1.87mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.121mg 7%
Potassium 445mg 220mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.069mg 7%
Vitamin A 42µg 0µg 5%
Caffeine 19mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.1mg 1.72mg 4%
Carbs 60.67g 72.9g 4%
Calcium 78mg 36mg 4%
Sodium 156mg 230mg 3%
Choline 33.9mg 15mg 3%
Fats 21g 18.9g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.2µg 1%
Calories 470kcal 459kcal 1%
Net carbs 56.37g 70.9g N/A
Sugar 41.35g 45.9g N/A
Selenium 2.8µg 2.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts Butterfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
24%
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.843g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts 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. Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169059/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.