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Almonds vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Almonds and Sugar substitute

  • Almonds have more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Almonds covers your daily Copper needs 114% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute has 99 times less Manganese than Almonds. Almonds have 2.179mg of Manganese, while Sugar substitute has 0.022mg.
  • Almonds contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1779.5%
Contains more IronIron +2218.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +14628.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5912.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9804.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +813.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +926.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.4%
Contains more WaterWater +107.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +388.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +541.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +7250%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Almonds Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 579kcal 347kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 2.06g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 0g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 21.55g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 270mg 6mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 733mg 39mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 0.16mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 12.5g 0.6g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.007mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.04mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 481mg 8mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 572mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 0.022mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.015mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.015mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.08mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.015mg Almonds
Folate 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Sugar substitute
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 0g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - 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.