SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Butterfinger Actually Healthy?
That crispety crunch is spun sugar and peanut, not much else. A bar runs 250 calories with 27g of sugar and 2g of protein, and the flaky core sticks to your teeth long after the flavor's gone.
The numbers, per 1 bar (52g)
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Sugar | 27g |
| Carbs | 36g |
| Fat | 11g |
| Fiber | 1g |
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If you love it, try these instead
Same craving, better numbers. Every product below is in our verified catalog.
#1
Justin's
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
The peanut butter cup, remade with dark chocolate and an ingredient list you can read aloud.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Butterfinger |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5g | 2g |
| Sugar | 15g | 27g |
| Calories | 210 | 250 |
- real peanut butter
- half the sugar
- clean chocolate
#2
UNREAL
Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems
The candy-shell peanut classic, remade with dark chocolate and noticeably less sugar.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Butterfinger |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5g | 2g |
| Sugar | 15g | 27g |
| Calories | 200 | 250 |
- peanut + candy crunch
- far less sugar
- fair-trade
#3
Lily's
Milk Chocolate Style Bar - No Sugar Added
Milk-chocolate creaminess with zero grams of sugar on the label.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Butterfinger |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3g | 2g |
| Sugar | 0g | 27g |
| Calories | 150 | 250 |
- no added sugar
- smooth chocolate
- fewer calories