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Coffee vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffee and Sugar substitute different?

  • Coffee contains less Calcium than Sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 88% more than Coffee.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were used in this article.

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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.
Coffee
Coffee
4
:
6
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +43850%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +43850%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Coffee
Coffee
10
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
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 B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +987.4%
Contains more Protein +1616.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +757.4%
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +987.4%
Contains more Protein +1616.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +757.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffee 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 Coffee Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 0g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0.12g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 1kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Coffee
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 2mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.01mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 3mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 3mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 49mg 39mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 572mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Sugar substitute
Copper 0.002mg 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0.023mg 0.022mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.015mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.08mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Folate 2µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Sugar substitute
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
4%
Coffee
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee 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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.