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Coffee vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffee and Butterscotch different?

  • Butterscotch has more Monounsaturated Fat than Coffee.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Butterscotch is 17% higher.
  • Coffee contains 16 times more Potassium than Butterscotch. While Coffee contains 49mg of Potassium, Butterscotch contains only 3mg.
  • Coffee has less Sodium.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Candies, butterscotch are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +1533.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +1533.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.01

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.
Coffee
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Water +1793.1%
Contains more Fats +16400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +117%
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +300%
Contains more Water +1793.1%
Contains more Fats +16400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +117%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12100%
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 0g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.12g 0.03g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 0g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 1kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 0g 80.46g Coffee
Calcium 2mg 4mg Butterscotch
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 1mg Coffee
Potassium 49mg 3mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 391mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.002mg 0.001mg Coffee
Manganese 0.023mg 0.001mg Coffee
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.012mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.016mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.002mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.004mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 2.065g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
4%
Coffee
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.