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Twizzlers vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twizzlers and Butterscotch

  • Twizzlers have more Monounsaturated Fat than Butterscotch.
  • Twizzlers contain less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +1133.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +1133.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.1%

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 A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7566.7%
Contains more Water +185.7%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +47.8%
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +7566.7%
Contains more Water +185.7%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +47.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twizzlers 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 78.77g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 2.3g 0.03g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 79.37g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 347kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 51.35g 80.46g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0g Twizzlers
Calcium 8mg 4mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.28mg 0.01mg Twizzlers
Phosphorus 24mg 1mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg 3mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 391mg Twizzlers
Zinc 0.09mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.001mg Butterscotch
Manganese 0.001mg Butterscotch
Selenium 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.065g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 0.845g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.122g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers 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
0%
Twizzlers
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.