Butterscotch vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between butterscotch and fudge
- Fudge is richer than butterscotch in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Fudge covers your daily copper needs 36% more than butterscotch.
- Butterscotch has 9 times more sodium than fudge. Butterscotch has 391mg of sodium, while fudge has 45mg.
- Butterscotch has a higher glycemic index (60) than fudge (49).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Candies, fudge, chocolate, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1150% |
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:
2.39 g
Fats:
10.41 g
Carbs:
76.44 g
Water:
9.81 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7866.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.373 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +248.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.329mg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.77mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 2.065g | 6.448g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.422mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 45mg | 15% |
| Fats | 3.3g | 10.41g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 71mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 36mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 2.39g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.845g | 2.943g | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 90.4g | 76.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 134mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 44µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 0.373g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 391kcal | 411kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.176mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.4g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 80.46g | 73.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A |
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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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.6)