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Fudge vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Butterscotch

  • Fudge is richer than Butterscotch in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fudge covers your daily Copper needs 36% more than Butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 +1125%
Contains more Iron +17600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7000%
Contains more Potassium +4366.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +32800%
Contains more Manganese +42100%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +17600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7000%
Contains more Potassium +4366.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +32800%
Contains more Manganese +42100%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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.
Fudge
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +59%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +59%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7866.7%
Contains more Fats +215.5%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Equal in Other - 1.02
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +7866.7%
Contains more Fats +215.5%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Equal in Other - 1.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 2.39g 0.03g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 3.3g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 411kcal 391kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 80.46g Fudge
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 4mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.01mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 1mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 3mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 391mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.09mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.001mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.001mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 100IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 28µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.09mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.012mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.016mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.002mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.004mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0mg Fudge
Folate 4µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg Butterscotch
Trans Fat 0.165g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.845g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.122g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Butterscotch
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
6%
Fudge
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.