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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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 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 +36.1%
Contains more IronIron +124.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
~equal in Zinc ~1mg

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.
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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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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 WaterWater +697.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more FatsFats +81.6%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 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 -32.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 411kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 2.39g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 10.41g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 74.74g 70.9g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 72.9g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 36mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 49mg 36mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 1.77mg 0.79mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 1.7g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.329mg 0.193mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 1mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 45mg 230mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.422mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.04µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 4µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.04g Butterfinger
Choline 10mg 15mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
16%
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 Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.22g)
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.