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Ice cream vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Sugar substitute

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 75% higher.
  • Ice cream contains 17 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. Ice cream contains 0.69mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Sugar substitute contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more Potassium +410.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more Potassium +410.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +175%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +567.4%
Contains more Carbs +259.2%
Contains more Other +347.8%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +567.4%
Contains more Carbs +259.2%
Contains more Other +347.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 3.5g 2.06g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 207kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 21.22g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.7g 0.6g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.09mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 8mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 39mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 572mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.007mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.015mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.015mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.08mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.015mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 6.79g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.