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Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar and butterfinger

  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is richer than butterfinger in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is 11% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar vs Butterfinger infographic
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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% 16% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.8%

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 36% 44% 3% 2%
Protein: 15.25 g
Fats: 36.22 g
Carbs: 43.64 g
Water: 2.99 g
Other: 1.9 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 +182.4%
Contains more FatsFats +91.6%
Contains more WaterWater +143.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.819 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 536kcal 459kcal Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Protein 15.25g 5.4g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Fats 36.22g 18.9g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Net carbs 38.94g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 43.64g 72.9g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 54mg 36mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Potassium 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 1.02mg 0.79mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Sugar 30.87g 45.9g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Fiber 4.7g 2g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Copper 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 358mg 230mg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 314IU 0IU Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.272g 0.04g Butterfinger
Choline 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 8.819g 9.5g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar 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
1%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.681g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
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 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, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169639/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.