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Maple sugar vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Butterfinger different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, however, Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 171% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 6 times more Zinc than Butterfinger. While Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, Butterfinger contains only 1mg.
  • Maple sugar has less Sodium.

Sugars, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more IronIron +103.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +506%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +802.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +670.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +614.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +550.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5300%
Contains more FatsFats +9350%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7898.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3064%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 354kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0.1g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.2g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 90.9g 70.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 72.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 90mg 36mg Maple sugar
Potassium 274mg 220mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.79mg Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.099mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 6.06mg 1mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 11mg 230mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 4.422mg 0.49mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Maple sugar
Choline 2.1mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0.036g 9.5g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.464g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.