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Sugar substitute vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar substitute and Sorghum syrup

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, yet Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 73% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 72 times more Sodium than Sorghum syrup. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Sorghum syrup contains 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 +486%
Contains more Iron +2275%
Contains more Magnesium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +2464.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +1757.1%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
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 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Contains more Calcium +486%
Contains more Iron +2275%
Contains more Magnesium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +2464.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +1757.1%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%

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 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4366.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Other +67.9%
Contains more Water +148.4%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Other +67.9%
Contains more Water +148.4%

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 Sorghum syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Sorghum syrup Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 74.9g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 74.9g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 290kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 74.9g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 150mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 6mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 8mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 39mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 572mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Copper 0.007mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 0.022mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Sorghum syrup
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%
Sugar substitute
22%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.87g)
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 - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup 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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.