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Condensed milk vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between condensed milk and sugar substitute

  • Condensed milk is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 60% higher.
  • Condensed milk contains 32 times more phosphorus than sugar substitute. Condensed milk contains 253mg of phosphorus, while sugar substitute contains 8mg.
  • Condensed milk contains less sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +851.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3062.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
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 ProteinProtein +284%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +197.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.8%
Contains more OtherOther +120.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 284mg 879mg 60%
Phosphorus 253mg 8mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.015mg 31%
Selenium 14.8µg 27%
Saturated fat 5.486g 25%
Sodium 127mg 572mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.08mg 13%
Fats 8.7g 0g 13%
Protein 7.91g 2.06g 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Carbs 54.4g 84.77g 10%
Potassium 371mg 39mg 10%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.04mg 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 6%
Magnesium 26mg 6mg 5%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.015mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Calories 321kcal 347kcal 1%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Copper 0.015mg 0.007mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 54.4g 84.17g N/A
Iron 0.19mg 0.16mg 0%
Sugar 54.4g 4.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk Sugar substitute
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
26%
Condensed milk
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk 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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.