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Sugar substitute vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Table salt?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1660% higher.
  • Table salt is lower in Sugar.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Salt, table 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 +3562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
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 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4470%
Contains more Other +2376.4%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4470%
Contains more Other +2376.4%

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 Table salt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Table salt Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 0g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 0g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 0kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 0g Table salt
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 24mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.33mg Table salt
Magnesium 6mg 1mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 38758mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Table salt
Copper 0.007mg 0.03mg Table salt
Manganese 0.022mg 0.1mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg Table salt
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg Sugar substitute

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Table salt
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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Table salt
Table salt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 38186mg)
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 is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.