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Almonds vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between almonds and butterscotch

  • Almonds are higher than butterscotch in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 170% higher.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than butterscotch (60).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almonds
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24333.3%
Contains more IronIron +37000%
Contains more CopperCopper +103000%
Contains more ZincZinc +3366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6412.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +70400%
Contains more FatsFats +1413%
Contains more OtherOther +190.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3633.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10005.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Butterscotch DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.09mg 170%
Copper 1.031mg 0.001mg 114%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.001mg 95%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.016mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.122g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.845g 77%
Fats 49.93g 3.3g 72%
Phosphorus 481mg 1mg 69%
Magnesium 270mg 0mg 64%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Iron 3.71mg 0.01mg 46%
Protein 21.15g 0.03g 42%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.09mg 28%
Calcium 269mg 4mg 27%
Carbs 21.55g 90.4g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.002mg 23%
Potassium 733mg 3mg 21%
Sodium 1mg 391mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.012mg 16%
Folate 44µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0mg 11%
Choline 52.1mg 0.8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.004mg 9%
Calories 579kcal 391kcal 9%
Saturated fat 3.802g 2.065g 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.6µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Net carbs 9.05g 90.4g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 80.46g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Butterscotch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.737g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.