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Maple syrup vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple syrup and Butterfinger

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Butterfinger has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 105% more.
  • Maple syrup has 20 times more Vitamin B2 than Butterfinger. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Butterfinger has 0.062mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +493.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +618.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +972.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
~equal in Potassium ~220mg

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 +1948.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +837.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +2533.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13400%
Contains more FatsFats +31400%
Contains more OtherOther +234%
~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46436.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18511.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 260kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0.04g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.06g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 67.04g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 67.04g 72.9g Butterfinger
Magnesium 21mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 102mg 36mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.11mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Sugar 60.46g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.018mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1.47mg 1mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 12mg 230mg Maple syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 2.908mg 0.49mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.062mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 0µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Maple syrup
Choline 1.6mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0.007g 9.5g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.164g Butterfinger
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.493g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $4)
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)

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 syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.