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Bit-o-honey vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bit-o-honey and Sugar

  • Sugar has less Monounsaturated Fat than Bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 28% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews and Sugars, granulated.

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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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Sugar
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2100%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Sugar
0
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% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41400%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Sugar Opinion
Calories 375kcal 387kcal Sugar
Protein 2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 0g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 99.98g Sugar
Carbs 80.89g 99.98g Sugar
Magnesium 7mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 1mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 2mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.05mg Bit-o-honey
Sugar 48g 99.8g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0.007mg Bit-o-honey
Zinc 0.49mg 0.01mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 1mg Sugar
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0.004mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.019mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 5.5g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey Sugar
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/nutrients
  2. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.