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Aspartame vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Aspartame and Honey

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Honey.

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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.
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    1
    :
    9
    Honey
    Honey
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +950%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1200%
    Contains more Zinc +2100%
    Contains more Copper +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +60%
    Aspartame
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
    Honey
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +950%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1200%
    Contains more Zinc +2100%
    Contains more Copper +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +60%

    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.
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    0
    :
    6
    Honey
    Honey
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Aspartame
    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%
    Honey
    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% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    2
    :
    2
    Honey
    Honey
    Contains more Protein +623.3%
    Contains more Water +95.4%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Equal in Carbs - 82.4
    Aspartame
    2% 89% 9%
    Protein: 2.17 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 89.08 g
    Water: 8.75 g
    Other: 0 g
    Honey
    82% 17%
    Protein: 0.3 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 82.4 g
    Water: 17.1 g
    Other: 0.2 g
    Contains more Protein +623.3%
    Contains more Water +95.4%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Equal in Carbs - 82.4

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    1
    :
    5
    Honey
    Honey
    Contains more Starch +∞%
    Contains more Sucrose +∞%
    Contains more Glucose +∞%
    Contains more Fructose +∞%
    Contains more Maltose +∞%
    Contains more Galactose +∞%
    Aspartame
    100%
    Starch: 8.36 g
    Sucrose: 0 g
    Glucose: 0 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Honey
    44% 50% 2% 4%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.89 g
    Glucose: 35.75 g
    Fructose: 40.94 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 1.44 g
    Galactose: 3.1 g
    Contains more Starch +∞%
    Contains more Sucrose +∞%
    Contains more Glucose +∞%
    Contains more Fructose +∞%
    Contains more Maltose +∞%
    Contains more Galactose +∞%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Aspartame Honey Opinion
    Net carbs 89.08g 82.2g Aspartame
    Protein 2.17g 0.3g Aspartame
    Carbs 89.08g 82.4g Aspartame
    Calories 365kcal 304kcal Aspartame
    Starch 8.36g Aspartame
    Fructose 40.94g Honey
    Sugar 80.7g 82.12g Aspartame
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
    Calcium 0mg 6mg Honey
    Iron 0.04mg 0.42mg Honey
    Magnesium 0mg 2mg Honey
    Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Honey
    Potassium 4mg 52mg Honey
    Sodium 0mg 4mg Aspartame
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.22mg Honey
    Copper 0mg 0.036mg Honey
    Manganese 0mg 0.08mg Honey
    Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Honey
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.038mg Honey
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.121mg Honey
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.068mg Honey
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.024mg Honey
    Folate 0µg 2µg Honey
    Tryptophan 0mg 0.004mg Honey
    Threonine 0mg 0.004mg Honey
    Isoleucine 0mg 0.008mg Honey
    Leucine 0mg 0.01mg Honey
    Lysine 0mg 0.008mg Honey
    Methionine 0mg 0.001mg Honey
    Phenylalanine 1.186mg 0.011mg Aspartame
    Valine 0mg 0.009mg Honey
    Histidine 0mg 0.001mg Honey

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Aspartame Honey
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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%
    Aspartame
    2%
    Honey
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    0%
    Aspartame
    6%
    Honey

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Honey
    Honey is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Honey
    Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame is cheaper (difference - $3)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

    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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/nutrients
    2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.