Aspartame vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Aspartame and Sugar substitute?
- Sugar substitute has more Calcium than Aspartame.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% higher.
- Sugar substitute has 20 times less Sugar than Aspartame. Aspartame has 80.7g of Sugar, while Sugar substitute has 4.03g.
We used Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +875% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.06g
~equal in
Fats
~0g
~equal in
Carbs
~84.77g
~equal in
Water
~9.14g
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:
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 StarchStarch | +137.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 365kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 2.17g | 2.06g |
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| Net carbs | 89.08g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 89.08g | 84.77g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 80.7g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 8.36g | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 572mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.186mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Aspartame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)