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Sugar substitute vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Toffee

  • Toffee has less Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 85% more.
  • Toffee is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +2485.3%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2485.3%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +1561.8%
Contains more Other +342.9%
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
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +1561.8%
Contains more Other +342.9%
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 Toffee
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 64.72g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 1.07g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 84.77g 64.72g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 560kcal Toffee
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 63.47g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 34mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.03mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 4mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 39mg 51mg Toffee
Sodium 572mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Toffee
Copper 0.007mg 0.003mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0.022mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 0.8µg Toffee
Vitamin A 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.008mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.029mg Toffee
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.009mg Sugar substitute
Folate 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 104mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.674g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 20.565g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.