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Gumdrop vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gumdrop and Butterfinger

  • Butterfinger is higher than Gumdrop in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Butterfinger covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Gumdrop.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
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 less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4300%
Contains more IronIron +97.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1508.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%

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% 0% 0% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26390%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1280%
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 ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 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 CarbsCarbs +35.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more OtherOther +1470%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 396kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 98.8g 70.9g Gumdrop
Carbs 98.9g 72.9g Gumdrop
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 3mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 5mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.4mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Sugar 58.97g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0.1g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.012mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 1mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 44mg 230mg Gumdrop
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.01mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 0.8µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Gumdrop
Choline 0mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0g 9.5g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop Butterfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Gumdrop
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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)

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.