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Butterscotch vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butterscotch and Taffy (candy)

  • Butterscotch's daily need coverage for Sodium is 15% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Equal in Phosphorus - 1
Equal in Potassium - 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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Equal in Phosphorus - 1
Equal in Potassium - 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 B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.002
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.004
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.002
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.004
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +343.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.03
Equal in Fats - 3.33
Equal in Carbs - 91.56
Equal in Water - 4.85
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Other +343.5%
Equal in Protein - 0.03
Equal in Fats - 3.33
Equal in Carbs - 91.56
Equal in Water - 4.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.838
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.121
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.838
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.121

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.03g
Fats 3.3g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 90.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 391kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 80.46g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Calcium 4mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Potassium 3mg 3mg
Sodium 391mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.09mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.001mg 0mg Butterscotch
Manganese 0.001mg 0mg Butterscotch
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 100IU
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 27µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.012mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.002mg
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.004mg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg
Trans Fat 0.131g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.838g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.121g Butterscotch
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (9 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.