Calories in 5g of Butterscotch
5g of butterscotch (5 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 4.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 8% fat and 92% carbs. For comparison, 10g of butterscotch has 39 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Butterscotch: common questions
How many calories are in 5g of butterscotch?
5g of butterscotch weighs about 5 g and has 20 calories.
How much protein is in 5g of butterscotch?
5g of butterscotch has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of butterscotch?
5g of butterscotch has 4.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.
How much butterscotch is 100 calories?
100 calories of butterscotch is 26 g, about 5 pieces of butterscotch.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 167972. Original description: Candies, butterscotch. Portion weights are USDA household measures.