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Butterscotch vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Butterscotch and Almond butter

  • Butterscotch has less Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Almond butter covers your daily Vitamin E needs 161% more than Butterscotch.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, butterscotch and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 +8575%
Contains more Iron +34800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +50700%
Contains more Potassium +24833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +3555.6%
Contains more Copper +93300%
Contains more Manganese +213000%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Calcium +8575%
Contains more Iron +34800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +50700%
Contains more Potassium +24833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +3555.6%
Contains more Copper +93300%
Contains more Manganese +213000%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +380.3%
Contains more Water +220.1%
Contains more Protein +69766.7%
Contains more Fats +1581.8%
Contains more Other +202%
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Carbs +380.3%
Contains more Water +220.1%
Contains more Protein +69766.7%
Contains more Fats +1581.8%
Contains more Other +202%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11058.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11058.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 8.52g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 3.3g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 90.4g 18.82g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 80.46g 4.43g Almond butter
Fiber 0g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 4mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 0.01mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 0mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 1mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 3mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 391mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 0.09mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.001mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0.001mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 0.6µg 2.4µg Almond butter
Vitamin A 100IU 1IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.041mg Almond butter
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.103mg Almond butter
Folate 0µg 53µg Almond butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 2.065g 4.152g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Almond butter
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%
Butterscotch
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.