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White chocolate vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between White chocolate and Butterscotch?

  • White chocolate is richer than Butterscotch in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Butterscotch is lower.

We used Candies, white chocolate and Candies, butterscotch types in this article.

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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 +4875%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17500%
Contains more Potassium +9433.3%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4875%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17500%
Contains more Potassium +9433.3%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +5900%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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 E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19466.7%
Contains more Fats +872.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Water +303.8%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +19466.7%
Contains more Fats +872.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Water +303.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +976.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +730.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +976.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +730.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 5.87g 0.03g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 3.3g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 539kcal 391kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g 80.46g White chocolate
Fiber 0.2g 0g White chocolate
Calcium 199mg 4mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 0.01mg White chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 0mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg 1mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 3mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 391mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 0.09mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 0.001mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0.001mg White chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg 0.6µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.09mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.012mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.016mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.002mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.004mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.3µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 21mg 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 19.412g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 0.845g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.122g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.