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Butterscotch vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterscotch and Toffee

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat in Toffee is higher than in Butterscotch.
  • Toffee covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch contains 3 times more Sodium than Toffee. While Butterscotch contains 391mg of Sodium, Toffee contains only 135mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, butterscotch and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +750%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +1600%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +1600%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1052%
Contains more Vitamin E +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1052%
Contains more Vitamin E +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Water +854.5%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Protein +3466.7%
Contains more Fats +892.4%
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Water +854.5%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Protein +3466.7%
Contains more Fats +892.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +960.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.6%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +960.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Toffee
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 Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 64.72g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 3.3g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 90.4g 64.72g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 80.46g 63.47g Toffee
Calcium 4mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.03mg Toffee
Magnesium 0mg 4mg Toffee
Phosphorus 1mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 3mg 51mg Toffee
Sodium 391mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 0.09mg 0.12mg Toffee
Copper 0.001mg 0.003mg Toffee
Manganese 0.001mg 0.002mg Toffee
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Toffee
Vitamin A 100IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.008mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.029mg Toffee
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Toffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 9mg 104mg Butterscotch
Trans Fat 0.674g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 20.565g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.5g)

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.