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Sugar substitute vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar substitute and Ice cream

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, yet Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 75% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 7 times more Sodium than Ice cream. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Ice cream contains 80mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 +586.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more Potassium +410.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +228.6%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more Potassium +410.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +228.6%

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 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +259.2%
Contains more Other +347.8%
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +567.4%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +259.2%
Contains more Other +347.8%
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +567.4%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 22.9g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 0g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 84.77g 23.6g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 207kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 21.22g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 879mg 128mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.09mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 8mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 39mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 572mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.04mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.007mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 6.79g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.