Butterscotch vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between butterscotch and sweet potato?
- Sweet potato is richer than butterscotch in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, fiber, manganese, potassium, and iron.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 282% more.
- Butterscotch has 115 times more saturated fat than sweet potato. While butterscotch has 2.065g of saturated fat, sweet potato has only 0.018g.
We used Candies, butterscotch and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25700% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2432.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1437.5% |
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +6500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +349.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1372% |
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Other
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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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +771.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 709µg | 76% |
| Carbs | 90.4g | 20.12g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.151mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
| Calories | 391kcal | 86kcal | 15% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 55mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 337mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.065g | 0.018g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.61mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Fats | 3.3g | 0.05g | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.557mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 1.57g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.845g | 0.001g | 2% |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 12.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.4g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 80.46g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
1%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)