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Butterscotch vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterscotch and Beer

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Butterscotch is higher than in Beer.
  • Butterscotch covers your daily need of Sodium 17% more than Beer.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, butterscotch and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
7
Beer
Beer
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Equal in Calcium - 4
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Equal in Calcium - 4
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
4
:
6
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Butterscotch
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%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
2
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2446.5%
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Water +1651.6%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2446.5%
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Water +1651.6%
Contains more Other +295.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Beer Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 3.55g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 0.46g Beer
Fats 3.3g 0g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 3.55g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 43kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 80.46g 0g Beer
Calcium 4mg 4mg
Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Beer
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
Phosphorus 1mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 3mg 27mg Beer
Sodium 391mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.09mg 0.01mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.001mg 0.005mg Beer
Manganese 0.001mg 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.005mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Beer
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0g Butterscotch

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Butterscotch Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beer
Beer 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.

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.