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Cheddar Cheese vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Sugar substitute different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 64% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 91 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. Cheddar Cheese has 3.64mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains less Sugar.

Cheese, cheddar and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were used 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 Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +5587.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.9%
Contains more Zinc +9000%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +5587.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.9%
Contains more Zinc +9000%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%

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 B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1010.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +305%
Contains more Carbs +2643.4%
Equal in Other - 4.03
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +1010.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +305%
Contains more Carbs +2643.4%
Equal in Other - 4.03

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +319.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +319.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 22.87g 2.06g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 404kcal 347kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0.48g 4.03g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 710mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.14mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 27mg 6mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 8mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 39mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 653mg 572mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 3.64mg 0.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.007mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.015mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.015mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.08mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.015mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.917g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 18.867g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Sugar substitute
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.