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Chocolate vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Butterfinger

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc, while Butterfinger has more Vitamin B3.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 93% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 10 times less Iron than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, while Butterfinger contains 0.79mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Butterfinger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +204.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.1%
Contains more IronIron +915.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +101%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.6%
~equal in Selenium ~2.9µg

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +65.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 546kcal 459kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 31.28g 18.9g Chocolate
Net carbs 54.17g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 61.17g 72.9g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 146mg 48mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 36mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 220mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.79mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 7g 2g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.193mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 97mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 230mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 1.419mg 0.49mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2.9µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.04µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.2µg Chocolate
Folate 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.04g Butterfinger
Choline 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 18.519g 9.5g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 5.119g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.164g Butterfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.