Aspartame vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Aspartame and Brown sugar
- Aspartame contains less Iron, Calcium, and Copper than Brown sugar.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Sugars, 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1675% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.17 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
89.08 g
Water:
8.75 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1708.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +553% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~0g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
8.36 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 365kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 2.17g | 0.12g |
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| Net carbs | 89.08g | 98.09g |
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| Carbs | 89.08g | 98.09g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 80.7g | 97.02g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.03mg |
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| Starch | 8.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 28mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.064mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.186mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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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
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2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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11%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Aspartame is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)