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Sugar substitute vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Butterscotch different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium than Butterscotch.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 88% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less Sodium.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, butterscotch are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +21875%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +1200%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +21875%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +1200%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +125%

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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.016
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.016

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6766.7%
Contains more Water +74.1%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +6766.7%
Contains more Water +74.1%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 2.06g 0.03g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 84.77g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 347kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 80.46g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 4mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.01mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 1mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 3mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 391mg Butterscotch
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.007mg 0.001mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0.022mg 0.001mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.012mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.016mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.004mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 9mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 2.065g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.