Butterscotch vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are butterscotch and sugar substitute different?
- Sugar substitute has more calcium than butterscotch.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 88% higher.
- Butterscotch contains 20 times more sugar than sugar substitute. While butterscotch contains 80.46g of sugar, sugar substitute contains only 4.03g.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index (40) than butterscotch (60).
Candies, butterscotch and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties used 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 ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21875% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6766.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +295.1% |
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Carbs
~84.77g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 4mg | 879mg | 88% |
| Saturated fat | 2.065g | 9% | |
| Sodium | 391mg | 572mg | 8% |
| Fats | 3.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 2.06g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Calories | 391kcal | 347kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 90.4g | 84.77g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.845g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 90.4g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 80.46g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins