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Cheesecake vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheesecake and Sugar

  • Sugar has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Choline, and Iron.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +5000%
Contains more Iron +1160%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5000%
Contains more Iron +1160%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +227900%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +292.1%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +227900%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +292.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 5.5g 0g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 0g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 321kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 21.8g 99.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.4g 0g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 1mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 0.05mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 93mg 0mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 2mg Cheesecake
Sodium 438mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.51mg 0.01mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.007mg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.004mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 0.6µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.019mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0g Sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Sugar
Low Fats diet ok
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
17%
Cheesecake
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.