Butterscotch vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are butterscotch and baking powder different?
- Butterscotch is higher in monounsaturated fat; however, baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 587% higher.
- Butterscotch has a lower glycemic index (60) than baking powder (92).
Candies, butterscotch and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6498% |
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Water
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 4mg | 5876mg | 587% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 10600mg | 444% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 2191mg | 313% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 11.02mg | 138% |
| Carbs | 90.4g | 27.7g | 21% |
| Calories | 391kcal | 53kcal | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.065g | 0g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.845g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.4g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 80.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 0mg | 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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0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 10209mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals