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Butterscotch vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butterscotch and Twizzlers

  • Twizzlers have more Monounsaturated Fat than Butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Twizzlers. Butterscotch contains 2.065g of Saturated Fat, while Twizzlers contain 0.54g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1133.3%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +47.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +185.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Twizzlers Opinion
Calories 391kcal 347kcal Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 3.3g 2.64g Butterscotch
Net carbs 90.4g 78.77g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 79.37g Butterscotch
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Twizzlers
Calcium 4mg 8mg Twizzlers
Potassium 3mg 37mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.01mg 0.28mg Twizzlers
Sugar 80.46g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Copper 0.001mg Butterscotch
Zinc 0.09mg Butterscotch
Phosphorus 1mg 24mg Twizzlers
Sodium 391mg 195mg Twizzlers
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Manganese 0.001mg Butterscotch
Selenium 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Choline 0.8mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0.54g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.14g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Twizzlers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.