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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 from 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% 25% 6% 6% 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 Opinion
Calories 216kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 3.8g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 11g 18.9g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 28.2g 72.9g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Butterfinger
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 109mg 36mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 220mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.79mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 45.9g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.135mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.58mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 107mg 97mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 230mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.062mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.37mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.04µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 16µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 15mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 9.5g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.164g Butterfinger

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
16%
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.