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Almond vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Almond and Sugar substitute

  • Almond has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Almond covers your daily Copper needs 114% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute has 99 times less Manganese than Almond. Almond has 2.179mg of Manganese, while Sugar substitute has 0.022mg.
  • Almond contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +2218.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4400%
Contains more Phosphorus +5912.5%
Contains more Potassium +1779.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +7700%
Contains more Copper +14628.6%
Contains more Manganese +9804.5%
Contains more Calcium +226.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +2218.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4400%
Contains more Phosphorus +5912.5%
Contains more Potassium +1779.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +7700%
Contains more Copper +14628.6%
Contains more Manganese +9804.5%
Contains more Calcium +226.8%

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.
Almond
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +926.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +293.4%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +36.1%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +926.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +293.4%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +36.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +388.9%
Contains more Glucose +541.2%
Contains more Maltose +7250%
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +388.9%
Contains more Glucose +541.2%
Contains more Maltose +7250%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 21.15g 2.06g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 579kcal 347kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0.11g 0g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 12.5g 0.6g Almond
Calcium 269mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 3.71mg 0.16mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 6mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 8mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 39mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 572mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.04mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.007mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.022mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.015mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.015mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.08mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.015mg Almond
Folate 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 3.802g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Sugar substitute
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
82%
Almond
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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 - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.