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Butterfinger 2.0 Candy Bars
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Butterfinger 2.0 Candy Bars

Butterfinger
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
3g
Protein
16g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
113
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Butterfinger 2.0 Candy Bars arrive in the frozen novelty section of the supermarket — think freezer aisle alongside other ice cream bars, novelty sandwiches, and family frozen desserts. You’ll spot them near branded candy-based ice cream treats and single-serve frozen novelties. This product is designed for grab-and-go indulgence: a handheld, individually wrapped ice cream bar that pairs a creamy, Butterfinger-flavored ice cream with a crispety, crunchety candy layer and a chocolatey coating. It reads like a crossover between a candy bar and an ice cream treat, making it ideal for movie-night snacking, kids’ after-school rewards, or a sweet stop on a summer road trip. The Butterfinger name carries strong nostalgic cachet — an iconic candy brand repositioned to appeal to both young kids drawn to bright, playful packaging and adults chasing childhood favorites. Marketing leans into nostalgia and fun rather than health; the label uses colorful, kid-friendly graphics and flavor-forward claims (Butterfinger flavor, crispety crunchety texture) but does not present organic or clean-label certifications. Packaging and front claims may create a sensory “treat” halo despite the long ingredient list. From a processing perspective this is a highly formulated frozen novelty with multiple added sugars, vegetable oils, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and colorants. Sensory notes: silky, butter-rich frozen ice cream meets a crunchy, peanut-forward candy layer with a thin chocolate-like coating; textures alternate between creamy and brittle. Rituals include single-serve indulgence at home, shared snacks at parties, or slipped into a cooler for an afternoon outing — eaten straight from the wrapper for quick enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sugar,, Milk,, Peanuts,, Cream,, Corn, Flakes, (Milled, Corn,, Sugar,, Malt, Flavor,, Salt,, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6,, Vitamin, B2,, Vitamin, B1,, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12),, Skim, Milk,, Coconut, Oil,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm,, and/or, Sunflower,, and/or, Shea,, and/or, Safflower),, Powdered, Sugar, (Sugar,, Cornstarch),, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Corn, Syrup,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Whey,, Soybean, Oil,, Buttermilk,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Peanut, Butter, (Peanuts,, Salt),, Peanut, Oil,, Brown, Sugar,, Milkfat,, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Molasses,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cellulose, Gum,, Tara, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Fruit, Juice, for, Color,, Vegetable, Juice, for, Color,, Caramel, Color,, Annatto, Extract, for, Color,, Turmeric, for, Color,, Paprika, for, Color,, Yellow, 5,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Peanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) — it contains multiple industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated/palm oils, emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors/flavors) and is a reformulated, ready-to-eat convenience food.

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Common Questions about Butterfinger 2.0 Candy Bars

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope! Butterfinger 2.0 is certainly a sweet treat with 220 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving. If you're indulging occasionally and balancing it with a nutrient-dense diet, it's all about moderation rather than strict rules.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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