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Butterscotch vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterscotch and Currant

  • Butterscotch contains less Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Currant.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Currant is 46% higher.
  • Currant has 391 times less Sodium than Butterscotch. Butterscotch has 391mg of Sodium, while Currant has 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, butterscotch and Currants, red and white, 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.
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +9066.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +10600%
Contains more Manganese +18500%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +9066.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +10600%
Contains more Manganese +18500%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1550%
Contains more Carbs +555.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +4566.7%
Contains more Water +1499%
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +1550%
Contains more Carbs +555.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +4566.7%
Contains more Water +1499%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2917.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2917.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Currant Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 9.5g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 1.4g Currant
Fats 3.3g 0.2g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 13.8g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 56kcal Butterscotch
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 80.46g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 4mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.01mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 0mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 1mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 3mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 391mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.09mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.001mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.001mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 100IU 42IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 2µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 0µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg Currant
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Currant
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.028g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.088g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterscotch Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant
Currant 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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.