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Butterscotch vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterscotch and Turmeric

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Calcium in Turmeric is higher than in Butterscotch.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 861% more than Butterscotch.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, butterscotch and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +549900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +29800%
Contains more Potassium +69233.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +129900%
Contains more Manganese +1979900%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +549900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +29800%
Contains more Potassium +69233.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +129900%
Contains more Manganese +1979900%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%

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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4366.7%
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%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
2
:
3
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Protein +32166.7%
Contains more Water +144.8%
Contains more Other +594.1%
Equal in Fats - 3.25
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Protein +32166.7%
Contains more Water +144.8%
Contains more Other +594.1%
Equal in Fats - 3.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
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2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.7%
Butterscotch
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Turmeric
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 44.44g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 3.3g 3.25g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 67.14g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 312kcal Butterscotch
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 80.46g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 4mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.01mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 0mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 1mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 3mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 391mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.09mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.001mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.001mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0.6µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 0µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.449g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.