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Maple sugar vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple sugar and Butterscotch

  • 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 is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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 +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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
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 B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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