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Butterscotch vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterscotch and Margarine?

  • Margarine is richer than Butterscotch in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 88% more.

We used Candies, butterscotch and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types in this article.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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 B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +3477%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30900%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +3477%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12814.3%
Contains more Protein +433.3%
Contains more Fats +2345.8%
Contains more Water +214.7%
Contains more Other +87.3%
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +12814.3%
Contains more Protein +433.3%
Contains more Fats +2345.8%
Contains more Water +214.7%
Contains more Other +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4500.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19819.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4500.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19819.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 0.7g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 0.16g Margarine
Fats 3.3g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 90.4g 0.7g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 80.46g 0g Margarine
Calcium 4mg 3mg Butterscotch
Iron 0.01mg 0.06mg Margarine
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 1mg 5mg Margarine
Potassium 3mg 18mg Margarine
Sodium 391mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.09mg 0mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.001mg 0mg Butterscotch
Manganese 0.001mg Butterscotch
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 100IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.09mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 0µg 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 0.3µg 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 15.189g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.124g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.