Brown sugar vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between brown sugar and butterscotch
- Brown sugar has more iron, calcium, and copper; however, butterscotch has more monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for butterscotch is 16% higher.
- Butterscotch is lower in sugar.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than butterscotch.
Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +291.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.7% |
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Carbs
~90.4g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 28mg | 391mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.065g | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.001mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 90.4g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.845g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.122g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 391kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 90.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 80.46g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterscotch is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
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.