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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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.49mg 105%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.062mg 93%
Saturated fat 0.007g 9.5g 43%
Fats 0.06g 18.9g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.164g 21%
Copper 0.018mg 0.193mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.649mg 16%
Phosphorus 2mg 97mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.119g 13%
Protein 0.04g 5.4g 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg 11%
Calories 260kcal 459kcal 10%
Sodium 12mg 230mg 9%
Iron 0.11mg 0.79mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.37mg 7%
Folate 0µg 28µg 7%
Calcium 102mg 36mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 48mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.069mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.121mg 5%
Zinc 1.47mg 1mg 4%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.9µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Choline 1.6mg 15mg 2%
Carbs 67.04g 72.9g 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 70.9g N/A
Potassium 212mg 220mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 45.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

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.