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Whey vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whey and Butterscotch

  • Butterscotch contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Whey.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Butterscotch is 15% higher.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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 +1075%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4500%
Contains more Potassium +5266.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.001
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4500%
Contains more Potassium +5266.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.001

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Water +1673.7%
Contains more Fats +816.7%
Contains more Carbs +1658.8%
Contains more Other +92.5%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 +2733.3%
Contains more Water +1673.7%
Contains more Fats +816.7%
Contains more Carbs +1658.8%
Contains more Other +92.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.1%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.85g 0.03g Whey
Fats 0.36g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 5.14g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 27kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 5.14g 80.46g Whey
Calcium 47mg 4mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.01mg Whey
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Whey
Phosphorus 46mg 1mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 3mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 391mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.09mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg 0.001mg Whey
Manganese 0.001mg 0.001mg
Selenium 1.9µg 0.6µg Whey
Vitamin A 12IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.012mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.016mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.002mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.004mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0mg Whey
Folate 1µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 9mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.065g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.