Butterscotch vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Butterscotch and Mars
- Mars has more Iron, Calcium, and Fiber than Butterscotch.
- Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
- Butterscotch contains 3 times more Sodium than Mars. Butterscotch contains 391mg of Sodium, while Mars contains 136mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +67% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14166.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +485.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.5% |
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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 391kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 3.3g | 19.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.4g | 70.4g |
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| Carbs | 90.4g | 72.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 80.46g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.001mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 391mg | 136mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.001mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 0.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.065g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.845g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins