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Macaroon vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Butterfinger different?

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, Copper, and Selenium, however, Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than Butterfinger.
  • Macaroon has 3 times more Fiber than Butterfinger. Macaroon has 5.1g of Fiber, while Butterfinger has 2g.
  • Butterfinger contains less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar types were 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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.79mg
~equal in Sodium ~230mg

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.062mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +835%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +218%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 460kcal 459kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 22.55g 18.9g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 61.22g 72.9g Butterfinger
Magnesium 29mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 5mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 123mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.82mg 0.79mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 45.9g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 2g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.193mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 68mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 241mg 230mg Butterfinger
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 6.8µg 2.9µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.069mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 3µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 20.099g 9.5g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.