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Butterscotch vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between butterscotch and chocolate brownie

  • Butterscotch contains less copper, manganese, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and magnesium than chocolate brownie.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate brownie is 43% higher.
  • Butterscotch has a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

Food types used in this article are Candies, butterscotch and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5766.7%
Contains more IronIron +18300%
Contains more CopperCopper +38700%
Contains more ZincZinc +977.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1816.7%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +781.8%
Contains more WaterWater +140%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1182.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7614.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 9.412g 62%
Copper 0.001mg 0.388mg 43%
Fats 3.3g 29.1g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 0.845g 10.839g 25%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.587mg 25%
Saturated fat 2.065g 7.319g 24%
Iron 0.01mg 1.84mg 23%
Cholesterol 9mg 73mg 21%
Selenium 0.6µg 11.5µg 20%
Phosphorus 1mg 132mg 19%
Vitamin A 28µg 176µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.19mg 13%
Magnesium 0mg 53mg 13%
Carbs 90.4g 50.2g 13%
Protein 0.03g 6.2g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.141mg 11%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.97mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.094mg 7%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.982mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.328mg 6%
Potassium 3mg 176mg 5%
Calcium 4mg 57mg 5%
Calories 391kcal 466kcal 4%
Sodium 391mg 343mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 90.4g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 80.46g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Choline 0.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.254g)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.