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Lime vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lime and Butterscotch different?

  • Lime is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper, however, Butterscotch is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lime is 32% higher.
  • Lime has less Saturated Fat.

Limes, raw 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.
Lime
Lime
9
:
1
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +3300%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +6400%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +3300%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +6400%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Lime
Lime
9
:
1
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Butterscotch
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 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
2
:
3
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains more Protein +2233.3%
Contains more Water +1581.1%
Contains more Fats +1550%
Contains more Carbs +757.7%
Contains more Other +240%
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Butterscotch
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 +2233.3%
Contains more Water +1581.1%
Contains more Fats +1550%
Contains more Carbs +757.7%
Contains more Other +240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
1
:
2
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4347.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Butterscotch
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4347.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime 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 Lime Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.7g 0.03g Lime
Fats 0.2g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 10.54g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 30kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 1.69g 80.46g Lime
Fiber 2.8g 0g Lime
Calcium 33mg 4mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0.01mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 0mg Lime
Phosphorus 18mg 1mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 3mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 391mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.09mg Lime
Copper 0.065mg 0.001mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg 0.001mg Lime
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 50IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.09mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.012mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.016mg Lime
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.002mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.004mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg Lime
Folate 8µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.3µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g 2.065g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
13%
Lime
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.