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Sugar substitute vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Banana different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 87% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 572 times more Sodium than Banana. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Banana contains only 1mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Bananas, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +17480%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +817.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +1014.3%
Contains more Manganese +1127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +17480%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +817.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +1014.3%
Contains more Manganese +1127.3%

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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Banana
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2346.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2346.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89%
Contains more Carbs +271.1%
Contains more Other +385.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +719.6%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +89%
Contains more Carbs +271.1%
Contains more Other +385.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +719.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +29300%
Contains more Starch +52.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +356.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +29300%
Contains more Starch +52.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +356.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Banana Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 20.24g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 1.09g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 84.77g 22.84g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 89kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 4.03g 12.23g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 879mg 5mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.26mg Banana
Magnesium 6mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 8mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 39mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 572mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.007mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.022mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Banana
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
1%
Sugar substitute
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.