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Grapefruit vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grapefruit and Butterscotch

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Butterscotch is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% more.
  • Grapefruit contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 +450%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +3100%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +3100%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 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 A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2466.7%
Contains more Water +1577.3%
Contains more Fats +2257.1%
Contains more Carbs +748%
Contains more Other +175.7%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 +2466.7%
Contains more Water +1577.3%
Contains more Fats +2257.1%
Contains more Carbs +748%
Contains more Other +175.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.9%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.77g 0.03g Grapefruit
Fats 0.14g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 10.66g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 42kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 80.46g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 0g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 4mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.01mg Grapefruit
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg 1mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 3mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 391mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.032mg 0.001mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg 0.001mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 1150IU 100IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 28µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.09mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.012mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.016mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.002mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.004mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 2.065g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
20%
Grapefruit
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.