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Butterscotch vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterscotch and Maple sugar

  • Maple sugar is richer than Butterscotch in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch has 57 times more Saturated Fat than Maple sugar. Butterscotch has 2.065g of Saturated Fat, while Maple sugar has 0.036g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Sugars, maple.

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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 Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +16000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +9033.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +6633.3%
Contains more Copper +9800%
Contains more Manganese +442100%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +16000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +9033.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +6633.3%
Contains more Copper +9800%
Contains more Manganese +442100%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1550%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Water +52.4%
Equal in Carbs - 90.9
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +1550%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Water +52.4%
Equal in Carbs - 90.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 0.03g 0.1g Maple sugar
Fats 3.3g 0.2g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 391kcal 354kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 80.46g 84.87g Butterscotch
Calcium 4mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.01mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 1mg 3mg Maple sugar
Potassium 3mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 391mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.09mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.001mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.001mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.009mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.013mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Maple sugar
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.064g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.1g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.