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Chocolate vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Butterscotch

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium than Butterscotch.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 114% more.
  • Butterscotch contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 +1300%
Contains more Iron +80100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20500%
Contains more Potassium +18533.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +102700%
Contains more Manganese +141800%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +80100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20500%
Contains more Potassium +18533.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +102700%
Contains more Manganese +141800%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16166.7%
Contains more Fats +847.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Water +441.2%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +16166.7%
Contains more Fats +847.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Water +441.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1029%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1029%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 4.88g 0.03g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 3.3g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 546kcal 391kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 80.46g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 4mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 0mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 1mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 3mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 391mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.09mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.001mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.001mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.09mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.012mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.016mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.002mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.004mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.3µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 9mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 18.519g 2.065g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.845g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.122g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Butterscotch
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
10%
Chocolate
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.454g)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.