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Cane syrup vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cane syrup and butterfinger different?

  • Cane syrup is higher in iron; however, butterfinger is richer in copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for butterfinger is 48% higher.
  • Cane syrup contains 5 times more Iron than butterfinger. While cane syrup contains 3.6mg of Iron, butterfinger contains only 0.79mg.
  • Cane syrup has less sodium.

Syrup, Cane and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
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 IronIron +355.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +865%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%

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% 33% 14% 1.9% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2549%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.121mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.062mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +2013.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.6%
~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cane syrup Butterfinger
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 Cane syrup Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 269kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 73.14g 70.9g Cane syrup
Carbs 73.14g 72.9g Cane syrup
Magnesium 10mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 13mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 63mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 3.6mg 0.79mg Cane syrup
Sugar 73.2g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.02mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.19mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 8mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 58mg 230mg Cane syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.121mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Cane syrup
Choline 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0g 9.5g Cane syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cane syrup Butterfinger
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
4%
Cane syrup
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cane syrup
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.3g)
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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.