Toffee vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between toffee and butterscotch
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat in toffee is higher than in butterscotch.
- Toffee covers your daily need for saturated fat, 92% more than butterscotch.
- Toffee contains 32 times more phosphorus than butterscotch. While toffee contains 32mg of phosphorus, butterscotch contains only 1mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in butterscotch is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1039.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +944.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.07 g
Fats:
32.75 g
Carbs:
64.72 g
Water:
0.55 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3466.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +892.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +854.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.222 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +960.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +901.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.565g | 2.065g | 84% |
| Fats | 32.75g | 3.3g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 9mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 319µg | 28µg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.964g | 0.845g | 20% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 391mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 64.72g | 90.4g | 9% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 391kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.222g | 0.122g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.016mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.07g | 0.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.72g | 90.4g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 63.47g | 80.46g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.029mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.674g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
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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
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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Toffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.5g)