Black tea vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between black tea and sugar substitute
- Black tea is richer in manganese, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 88% higher.
- Black tea contains 10 times more manganese than sugar substitute. Black tea contains 0.219mg of manganese, while sugar substitute contains 0.022mg.
- Black tea contains less sodium.
- Black tea has a lower glycemic index than sugar substitute.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 CopperCopper | +42.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +895.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +700% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +627.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 0mg | 879mg | 88% |
Carbs | 0.3g | 84.77g | 28% |
Sodium | 3mg | 572mg | 25% |
Calories | 1kcal | 347kcal | 17% |
Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
Caffeine | 20mg | 5% | |
Protein | 0g | 2.06g | 4% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
Iron | 0.02mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 1mg | 8mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.011mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 6mg | 1% |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0.3g | 84.17g | N/A |
Potassium | 37mg | 39mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 4.03g | N/A |
Copper | 0.01mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.3 g
Water:
99.7 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 WaterWater | +990.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28156.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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