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Broth vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and butterscotch

  • Broth is richer than butterscotch in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1021% more than butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch is lower in sodium.
  • Butterscotch has a higher glycemic index (60) than broth (45).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +4575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10200%
Contains more IronIron +10200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg

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.
Broth
10
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +14225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +55433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +320.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4721.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.9%
Contains more WaterWater +131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +534.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3572.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Butterscotch DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 391mg 1021%
Selenium 28µg 0.6µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 0.03g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.016mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.122g 29%
Phosphorus 166mg 1mg 24%
Carbs 18.01g 90.4g 24%
Choline 114.6mg 0.8mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 4mg 18%
Fats 13.88g 3.3g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.002mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 0.01mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.004mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.845g 11%
Potassium 309mg 3mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Folate 32µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.012mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.43g 2.065g 6%
Calories 267kcal 391kcal 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.001mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg 2%
Cholesterol 13mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 90.4g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 80.46g N/A
Copper 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 23484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.365g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.