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Peanut vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peanut and Butterscotch?

  • Peanut is richer than Butterscotch in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 127% more.

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Candies, butterscotch types 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 +2200%
Contains more Iron +45700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +37500%
Contains more Potassium +23400%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +3533.3%
Contains more Copper +114300%
Contains more Manganese +193300%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +45700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +37500%
Contains more Potassium +23400%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +3533.3%
Contains more Copper +114300%
Contains more Manganese +193300%
Contains more Selenium +1100%

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin E +9155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +743.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44075%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 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 E +9155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +743.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44075%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85900%
Contains more Fats +1392.1%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +460.4%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +85900%
Contains more Fats +1392.1%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +460.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2790.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12652.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2790.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12652.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 25.8g 0.03g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 3.3g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 567kcal 391kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 80.46g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 4mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 0.01mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 0mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 1mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 3mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 391mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.09mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.001mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.001mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 0.6µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.09mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.012mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.016mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.002mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.004mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 0µg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.845g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.122g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.