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Chocolate ice cream vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and butterfinger different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, butterfinger is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for butterfinger is 15% higher.
  • Butterfinger has less cholesterol.

Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +202.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +625%
Contains more CholineCholine +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1072.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +4428.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -28.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Butterfinger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.164g 18%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.49mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.649mg 15%
Carbs 28.2g 72.9g 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 6.8g 9.5g 12%
Calories 216kcal 459kcal 12%
Fats 11g 18.9g 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.04µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.062mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.72mg 9%
Sodium 76mg 230mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.121mg 7%
Calcium 109mg 36mg 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.193mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 5.119g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 48mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.37mg 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 1mg 4%
Fiber 1.2g 2g 3%
Folate 16µg 28µg 3%
Protein 3.8g 5.4g 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Iron 0.93mg 0.79mg 2%
Choline 22.5mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 97mg 1%
Potassium 249mg 220mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 70.9g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 45.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.