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Butterscotch vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterscotch and Vanilla extract

  • Butterscotch is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Vanilla extract is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Butterscotch covers your daily Sodium needs 17% more than Vanilla extract.
  • Butterscotch has 207 times more Saturated Fat than Vanilla extract. Butterscotch has 2.065g of Saturated Fat, while Vanilla extract has 0.01g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Vanilla extract.

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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
1
:
9
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +4833.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +7100%
Contains more Manganese +22900%
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +4833.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +7100%
Contains more Manganese +22900%

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
4
:
4
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
2
:
3
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +614.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Water +901.5%
Contains more Other +3297.1%
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +614.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Water +901.5%
Contains more Other +3297.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Butterscotch
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Vanilla extract
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 12.65g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Fats 3.3g 0.06g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 12.65g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 288kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 80.46g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calcium 4mg 11mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.01mg 0.12mg Vanilla extract
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 1mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Potassium 3mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 391mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.09mg 0.11mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0.001mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.001mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.011mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 2.065g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 0.01g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.004g Butterscotch

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Butterscotch Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.