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Gumdrop vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gumdrop and Aspartame

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets.

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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.
    Gumdrop
    Gumdrop
    8
    :
    2
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +900%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +25%
    Contains more Copper +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +60%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Zinc +∞%
    Gumdrop
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
    Aspartame
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +900%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +25%
    Contains more Copper +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +60%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Zinc +∞%

    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.
    Gumdrop
    Gumdrop
    5
    :
    0
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Gumdrop
    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% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
    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%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Gumdrop
    Gumdrop
    2
    :
    2
    Aspartame
    Aspartame
    Contains more Carbs +11%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Water +775%
    Equal in Carbs - 89.08
    Gumdrop
    99%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 98.9 g
    Water: 1 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Aspartame
    2% 89% 9%
    Protein: 2.17 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 89.08 g
    Water: 8.75 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more Carbs +11%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Water +775%
    Equal in Carbs - 89.08

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Gumdrop Aspartame
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Rich in vitamins 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 Gumdrop Aspartame Opinion
    Net carbs 98.8g 89.08g Gumdrop
    Protein 0g 2.17g Aspartame
    Carbs 98.9g 89.08g Gumdrop
    Calories 396kcal 365kcal Gumdrop
    Starch 8.36g Aspartame
    Sugar 58.97g 80.7g Gumdrop
    Fiber 0.1g 0g Gumdrop
    Calcium 3mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Iron 0.4mg 0.04mg Gumdrop
    Magnesium 1mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Potassium 5mg 4mg Gumdrop
    Sodium 44mg 0mg Aspartame
    Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Aspartame
    Copper 0.012mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Gumdrop
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0mg Gumdrop
    Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Gumdrop Aspartame
    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
    1%
    Gumdrop
    0%
    Aspartame
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Gumdrop
    0%
    Aspartame

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Gumdrop
    Gumdrop is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Gumdrop
    Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.73g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gumdrop
    Gumdrop is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
    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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/nutrients
    2. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.