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Sorghum syrup vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Butterfinger

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butterfinger is 48% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Butterfinger. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Butterfinger contains 0.069mg.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.5%
Contains more IronIron +381%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%

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% 25% 36% 1.9% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +871%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2549%
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% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 WaterWater +1745.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 290kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 74.9g 70.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 72.9g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 48mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 36mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 220mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.79mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.13mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.41mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 56mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 8mg 230mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 1.53mg 0.49mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.062mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.37mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.069mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0g 9.5g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 29g)
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 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 ($)
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.