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Butterscotch vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterscotch and Muffin

  • Butterscotch contains less Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Manganese, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E than Muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, butterscotch and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
0
:
10
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +12900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14500%
Contains more Potassium +3933.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +44800%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +12900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14500%
Contains more Potassium +3933.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +44800%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%

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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
11
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin E +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%
Butterscotch
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin E +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Protein +14866.7%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Water +375.4%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Protein +14866.7%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Water +375.4%
Contains more Other +45.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6541.8%
Butterscotch
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6541.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Muffin
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 Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 51.9g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 3.3g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 90.4g 53g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 375kcal Butterscotch
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 80.46g 31.47g Muffin
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 4mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.01mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 1mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 3mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 391mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.09mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.001mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.001mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 0.6µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 100IU 73IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 21µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 0µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 9mg 30mg Butterscotch
Trans Fat 0.2g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 2.844g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterscotch Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.779g)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.