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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 from 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.

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.
Black tea
Black tea
4
:
6
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Potassium - 39
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Potassium - 39

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.
Black tea
Black tea
8
:
4
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.015
Black tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.015

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
1
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Water +990.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28156.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Sugar substitute
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 Water +990.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28156.7%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Carbs 0.3g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 1kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Black tea
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 0mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.02mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 3mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 1mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 37mg 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 3mg 572mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Sugar substitute
Copper 0.01mg 0.007mg Black tea
Manganese 0.219mg 0.022mg Black tea
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Folate 5µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Black tea
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
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 Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black tea
Black tea 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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.