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Ice cream vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ice cream and butterfinger

  • Ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium, yet butterfinger is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for butterfinger is 21% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 +255.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more IronIron +777.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +739.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +875%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +4859.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 -28.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Butterfinger DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 0.49mg 21%
Copper 0.023mg 0.193mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 3.164g 18%
Carbs 23.6g 72.9g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 2.649mg 16%
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.04µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.062mg 14%
Calories 207kcal 459kcal 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Fats 11g 18.9g 12%
Saturated fat 6.79g 9.5g 12%
Calcium 128mg 36mg 9%
Iron 0.09mg 0.79mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.72mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.121mg 7%
Sodium 80mg 230mg 7%
Folate 5µg 28µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 5.119g 5%
Fiber 0.7g 2g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.37mg 4%
Protein 3.5g 5.4g 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.069mg 2%
Choline 26mg 15mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.9µg 2%
Potassium 199mg 220mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 97mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 70.9g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 45.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.