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Corn syrup vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Butterscotch different?

  • Corn syrup is higher in Copper, however, Butterscotch is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Corn syrup has less Sugar.

Syrups, corn, dark 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 Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Copper +5200%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Copper +5200%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%

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 B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.012
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% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
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 B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.012

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +319.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Contains more Other +155%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 Water +319.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
Contains more Other +155%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0g 0.03g Butterscotch
Fats 0g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 77.59g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 286kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 77.59g 80.46g Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 4mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 3mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 391mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.053mg 0.001mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.001mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.6µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.012mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.016mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.002mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.004mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 2.065g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.