Whole food · Sweets
Butterfinger Crisp is a light, airy, and flaky candy bar made by Nestlé, featuring layers of crispy, peanut-butter-flavored cornflakes coated in smooth milk chocolate. Its signature texture is a satisfying shatter that gives way to a sweet, salty, and distinctly nutty flavor profile. Nutritionally, it is a high-energy treat, with a single 100g serving providing nearly half of the daily recommended value for sugar.
People adore Butterfinger for its unique, one-of-a-kind crispy texture that no other candy bar replicates, and its bold, sweet-and-salty peanut butter flavor. It's a nostalgic staple in American candy culture, often featured in movies and as a popular Halloween treat.
The high sugar (48g per 100g) and calorie density can lead to blood sugar spikes and are not ideal for those monitoring glucose or caloric intake. The primary allergen is peanuts, and it also contains milk and soy. To mitigate, pair a small piece with a source of protein or fat (like a handful of nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
The original Butterfinger was invented in 1923 by Otto Y. Schnering, who also created the Baby Ruth bar, and its name was chosen through a public contest.
| Water | 5.0 g |
| Energy | 465 kcal |
| Energy | 1947 kj |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 18.3 g |
| Ash | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 33.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.60 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 89.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 153 mg |
| Potassium, K | 429 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 13.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.42 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.1 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 11.0 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin | 2.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.35 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate, total | 25.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 25.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 25.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 13.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.05 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 28.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.2 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 5.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 185 mg |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.42 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 5.3 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.74 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 21:5 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Phytosterols | 11.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.20 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.22 g |
| Leucine | 0.40 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.08 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.30 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.28 g |
| Arginine | 0.48 g |
| Histidine | 0.14 g |
| Alanine | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.57 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.29 g |
| Proline | 0.45 g |
| Serine | 0.28 g |
What gives Butterfinger its unique crispy texture?
The texture comes from a special process of folding and stretching a peanut butter-flavored candy core, which creates flaky, crispy layers similar to a flaky pastry, before coating it in chocolate.
Is Butterfinger gluten-free?
No, standard Butterfinger bars contain wheat flour and are not considered gluten-free. Those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid them.
Has the recipe for Butterfinger changed over the years?
Yes, the recipe has been tweaked multiple times, notably in 1999 and again in 2014, leading to consumer debates about changes in taste and texture from the original formula.