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Pumpkin vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin and Butterscotch

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus than Butterscotch.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 44% more.
  • Pumpkin contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin, raw 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 +425%
Contains more Iron +7900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +11233.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +12600%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +7900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +11233.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +255.6%
Contains more Copper +12600%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Pumpkin
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +8413%
Contains more Vitamin E +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +8413%
Contains more Vitamin E +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3233.3%
Contains more Water +1644.8%
Contains more Fats +3200%
Contains more Carbs +1290.8%
Contains more Other +27.5%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +3233.3%
Contains more Water +1644.8%
Contains more Fats +3200%
Contains more Carbs +1290.8%
Contains more Other +27.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2340%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2340%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 6g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 1g 0.03g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 6.5g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 26kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 2.76g 80.46g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 0g Pumpkin
Calcium 21mg 4mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.01mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 44mg 1mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 3mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 391mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.09mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.001mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.001mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 8513IU 100IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 28µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.09mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 0mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.016mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.002mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.004mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0mg Pumpkin
Folate 16µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 2.065g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Butterscotch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin 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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.