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Butterscotch vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterscotch and Fruit preserves?

  • Butterscotch is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Fruit preserves are higher in Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Butterscotch's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Butterscotch has 207 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit preserves. While Butterscotch has 2.065g of Saturated Fat, Fruit preserves have only 0.01g.

We used Candies, butterscotch and Jams and preserves types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +2466.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +2466.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4614.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +343.5%
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Water +480.4%
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Fats +4614.3%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +343.5%
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Water +480.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2123.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2123.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 67.76g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 0.37g Fruit preserves
Fats 3.3g 0.07g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 68.86g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 278kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 80.46g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 4mg 20mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.01mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 0mg 4mg Fruit preserves
Phosphorus 1mg 19mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 3mg 77mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 391mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.09mg 0.06mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.001mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.001mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 0.6µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.036mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Folate 0µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.038g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Fruit preserves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Butterscotch
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/nutrients
  2. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.