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Spaghetti vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spaghetti and Butterscotch

  • Spaghetti is higher than Butterscotch in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 47% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 +75%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5700%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +32100%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5700%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +32100%
Contains more Selenium +4300%

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 B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19233.3%
Contains more Water +1083.4%
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.9%
Contains more Other +264.3%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +19233.3%
Contains more Water +1083.4%
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.9%
Contains more Other +264.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +545%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +545%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 5.8g 0.03g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 30.86g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 158kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 80.46g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 4mg Spaghetti
Iron 0.5mg 0.01mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 1mg Spaghetti
Potassium 44mg 3mg Spaghetti
Sodium 1mg 391mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.09mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.001mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.001mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.012mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.016mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.002mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.004mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 0µg Spaghetti
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 2.065g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.122g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.889g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.