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Drinking water vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between drinking water and butterscotch

  • Butterscotch is higher than drinking water in monounsaturated fat.
  • Butterscotch's daily need coverage for sodium is 17% higher.
  • Drinking water has less sodium.
  • Drinking water has a lower glycemic index (0) than butterscotch (60).

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 3.3% 0.27% 0% 0.52% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
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 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +1802.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +920%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drinking water Butterscotch
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Butterscotch DV% diff.
Carbs 0g 90.4g 30%
Calories 0kcal 391kcal 20%
Sodium 4mg 391mg 17%
Saturated fat 0g 2.065g 9%
Fats 0g 3.3g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.845g 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.012mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.122g 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Copper 0.01mg 0.001mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.03g 0%
Net carbs 0g 90.4g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 4mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 0g 80.46g N/A
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg 0%
Manganese 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Choline 0mg 0.8mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drinking water Butterscotch
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
0%
Drinking water
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.