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Sugar substitute vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Candy bar?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11768% higher.
  • Candy bar has 11 times less Calcium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of Calcium, while Candy bar has 78mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in Sodium.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, peanut bar types in this comparison.

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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 +1026.9%
Contains more Iron +506.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3750%
Contains more Potassium +943.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +9750%
Contains more Copper +10957.1%
Contains more Manganese +5550%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +1026.9%
Contains more Iron +506.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3750%
Contains more Potassium +943.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +9750%
Contains more Copper +10957.1%
Contains more Manganese +5550%

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 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1019900%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1019900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Water +471.3%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Contains more Protein +652.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Water +471.3%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Contains more Protein +652.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 43.3g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 0g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 84.77g 47.4g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 42.22g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 879mg 78mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 6mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 8mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 39mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 572mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.04mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.007mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.022mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.19g)
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 - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.