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Goobers vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between goobers and butterfinger

  • Goobers are richer than butterfinger in fiber, potassium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for goobers is 31% higher.
  • Goobers contain 2 times more calcium than butterfinger. Goobers contain 89mg of calcium, while butterfinger contains 36mg.
  • Butterfinger contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, GOOBERS Chocolate Covered Peanuts 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 0% 27% 44% 41% 0% 0% 0% 4.7% 0% 0%
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 +147.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.2%
Contains more IronIron +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 34% 53% 2%
Protein: 9.7 g
Fats: 34 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +79.6%
Contains more FatsFats +79.9%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -21.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goobers Butterfinger DV% diff.
Fiber 9.7g 2g 31%
Fats 34g 18.9g 23%
Copper 0.193mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 21%
Manganese 0.49mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 17%
Phosphorus 97mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.119g 13%
Saturated fat 12.1g 9.5g 12%
Vitamin E 1.72mg 11%
Magnesium 48mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Protein 9.7g 5.4g 9%
Potassium 502mg 220mg 8%
Sodium 36mg 230mg 8%
Folate 28µg 7%
Carbs 53g 72.9g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Calcium 89mg 36mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 0.79mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Choline 15mg 3%
Calories 512kcal 459kcal 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 70.9g N/A
Sugar 43g 45.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g 0.04g N/A
Caffeine 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goobers Butterfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Goobers
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Goobers
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goobers
Goobers contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Goobers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167581/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.