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Icing vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Butterfinger different?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, however, Butterfinger is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butterfinger is 33% higher.
  • Icing contains 6 times more Vitamin K than Butterfinger. While Icing contains 13µg of Vitamin K, Butterfinger contains only 2.2µg.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
1
:
9
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +438.9%
Contains more Potassium +547.1%
Contains more Zinc +1328.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +438.9%
Contains more Potassium +547.1%
Contains more Zinc +1328.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2800%

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.
Icing
Icing
2
:
7
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Butterfinger
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 B2 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
1
:
4
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains more Water +1125.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Other +93.8%
Equal in Carbs - 72.9
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Butterfinger
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 +1125.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Other +93.8%
Equal in Carbs - 72.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.119
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Butterfinger
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.119

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 70.9g Butterfinger
Protein 0g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 16.23g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 67.89g 72.9g Butterfinger
Calories 418kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 63.1g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 3mg 36mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.16mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 18mg 97mg Butterfinger
Potassium 34mg 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 184mg 230mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 1mg Butterfinger
Copper 0mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 0.1µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin E 1.53mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.062mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 8µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 13µg 2.2µg Icing
Trans Fat 0g 0.04g Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 9.5g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 3.164g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.526g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 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 ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.