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Butterscotch nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Candies, butterscotch
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Butterscotch

Butterscotch
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
60 (medium)
Glycemic load
9 (low)
Calories
391
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
90.4 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
3 pieces (16 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-0.1 (neutral)
99% Net carbs
99% Carbs
84% Calories
79% Sugar
73% Sodium
Explanation: The given food contains more Net carbs than 99% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Net carbs than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Calories, Sugar, and Sodium.

Butterscotch Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
60

Butterscotch Glycemic load (GL)

9

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4% 1%
Calcium: 4 mg of 1,000 mg 0%
Iron: 0.01 mg of 8 mg 0%
Magnesium: 0 mg of 420 mg 0%
Phosphorus: 1 mg of 700 mg 0%
Potassium: 3 mg of 3,400 mg 0%
Sodium: 391 mg of 2,300 mg 17%
Zinc: 0.09 mg of 11 mg 1%
Copper: 0.001 mg of 1 mg 0%
Manganese: 0.001 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0.6 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 0.8 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
391 mg
TOP 27%
Selenium
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
Zinc
0.09 mg
TOP 91%
Calcium
4 mg
TOP 93%
Choline
0.8 mg
TOP 96%
Iron
0.01 mg
TOP 97%
Phosphorus
1 mg
TOP 97%
Copper
0.001 mg
TOP 97%
Potassium
3 mg
TOP 98%
Manganese
0.001 mg
TOP 98%
Magnesium
0 mg
TOP 100%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 100 IU of 5,000 IU 2%
Vitamin E : 0.09 mg of 15 mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.012 mg of 1 mg 1%
Vitamin B2: 0.016 mg of 1 mg 1%
Vitamin B3: 0.002 mg of 16 mg 0%
Vitamin B5: 0.004 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Folate: 0 µg of 400 µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0.3 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
100 IU
TOP 42%
Vitamin K
0.3 µg
TOP 84%
Vitamin E
0.09 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B1
0.012 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin B2
0.016 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin B3
0.002 mg
TOP 97%
Vitamin B5
0.004 mg
TOP 97%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
TOP 100%
Folate
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

4% 88% 6% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0.03 g of 50 g
0%
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.3 g of 65 g
5%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 30%
90.4 g of 300 g
30%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
5.25 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
1.02 g

Fat type information

68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g

Fiber content ratio for Butterscotch

89% 11%
Sugar: 80.46 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 9.94 g

All nutrients for Butterscotch per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 391kcal 20% 16% 8.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.03g 0% 96% 94 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 3.3g 5% 60% 10.1 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 90.4g N/A 1% 1.7 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 90.4g 30% 1% 3.2 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 9mg 3% 48% 41.4 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.01mg 0% 97% 260 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 4mg 0% 93% 31.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 3mg 0% 98% 49 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 0mg 0% 100% N/AAlmond
Sugar 80.46g N/A 21% 9 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0mg 0% 97% 142 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.09mg 1% 91% 70.1 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 1mg 0% 97% 182 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 391mg 17% 27% 1.3 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 100IU 2% 42% 167.1 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 3% 40%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1% 87% 16.2 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 0.6µg 1% 88%
Manganese 0mg 0% 98%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1% 91% 22.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1% 93% 8.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0mg 0% 97% 4786.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0mg 0% 97% 282.5 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0mg 0% 100% N/AOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0% 84% 338.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 0µg 0% 100% N/ABrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.07g 10% 46% 2.9 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.85g N/A 66% 11.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.12g N/A 84% 386.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 391
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat 3g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
3%
Cholesterol 9mg
17%
Sodium 391mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 90g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 4mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 3mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
limit break
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Butterscotch nutrition infographic

Butterscotch nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/nutrients

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