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Butterscotch vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between butterscotch and beefsteak raw

  • Butterscotch contains less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2 than beefsteak raw.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 7 times less sodium than butterscotch. Butterscotch has 391mg of sodium, while beefsteak raw has 55mg.
  • Butterscotch has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Candies, butterscotch and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12400%
Contains more IronIron +19900%
Contains more CopperCopper +7800%
Contains more ZincZinc +5788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4550%

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% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +209.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +62.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1289.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.875g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Butterscotch Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Selenium 0.6µg 27.9µg 50%
Zinc 0.09mg 5.3mg 47%
Protein 0.03g 21.38g 43%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.543mg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 5.048mg 32%
Phosphorus 1mg 220mg 31%
Carbs 90.4g 0g 30%
Iron 0.01mg 2mg 25%
Cholesterol 9mg 67mg 19%
Sodium 391mg 55mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.182mg 13%
Calories 391kcal 134kcal 13%
Potassium 3mg 375mg 11%
Copper 0.001mg 0.079mg 9%
Magnesium 0mg 25mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.075mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.845g 2.354g 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 2µg 3%
Fats 3.3g 5.36g 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.065g 1.875g 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 90.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Calcium 4mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 80.46g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Choline 0.8mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.189g 0%
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.