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Molasses vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Butterfinger

  • Molasses have more Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Butterfinger is higher in Vitamin E.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Iron 49% more than Butterfinger.
  • Molasses have 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Butterfinger. While Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Butterfinger has only 0.069mg.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses 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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +404.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +565.5%
Contains more IronIron +497.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.9%

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +871%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 +1678%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +18800%
~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15896.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6228%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 290kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.1g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 74.73g 70.9g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 72.9g Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 48mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 36mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 220mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.79mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.487mg 0.193mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 31mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 37mg 230mg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 1.53mg 0.49mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 2.9µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.37mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.069mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Molasses
Choline 13.3mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0.018g 9.5g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.164g Butterfinger
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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%
Molasses
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.