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Nougat vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nougat and Butter

  • Nougat has more Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Iron, while Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 244% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nougat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, nougat, with almonds and Butter, without salt.

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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.
Nougat
9
:
1
Butter
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +2850%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.2%
Contains more Potassium +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +737.5%
Contains more Manganese +7500%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +2850%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.2%
Contains more Potassium +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +737.5%
Contains more Manganese +7500%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Nougat
7
:
4
Butter
Contains more Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1038.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +249800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1038.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +249800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
3
:
2
Butter
Contains more Protein +291.8%
Contains more Carbs +153883.3%
Contains more Other +1050%
Contains more Fats +4756.9%
Contains more Water +734.4%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +291.8%
Contains more Carbs +153883.3%
Contains more Other +1050%
Contains more Fats +4756.9%
Contains more Water +734.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
:
2
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Butter Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 0.06g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 0.85g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 92.39g 0.06g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 44.97g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 3.3g 0g Nougat
Calcium 32mg 24mg Nougat
Iron 0.59mg 0.02mg Nougat
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 24mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg 24mg Nougat
Sodium 33mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.42mg 0.09mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg 0.016mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.004mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 1µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.77mg 2.32mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.005mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.034mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.042mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.003mg Nougat
Folate 5µg 3µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 50.489g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat Butter
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
10%
Nougat
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.