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Fudge vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Butterfinger different?

  • Fudge is higher in Copper, and Iron, however, Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Butterfinger is 15% higher.
  • Fudge contains 2 times more Iron than Butterfinger. While Fudge contains 1.77mg of Iron, Butterfinger contains only 0.79mg.
  • Fudge has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Equal in Zinc - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Equal in Zinc - 1

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.
Fudge
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +697.6%
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.9
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 Water +697.6%
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 70.9g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 10.41g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 76.44g 72.9g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 73.12g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 1.7g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 49mg 36mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.79mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 71mg 97mg Butterfinger
Potassium 134mg 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 45mg 230mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 1mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.193mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.062mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 4µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.04µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.04g Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 6.448g 9.5g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Butterfinger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Fudge
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.052g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.