Instant coffee vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between instant coffee and sugar substitute
- Sugar substitute is richer than instant coffee in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 88% higher.
- Instant coffee contains less sodium.
- Instant coffee has a lower glycemic index than sugar substitute.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21875% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.34 g
Water:
99.09 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +984.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1960% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24832.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +757.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 2kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0.1g | 2.06g |
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| Net carbs | 0.34g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 0.34g | 84.77g |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 30mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 572mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.001mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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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
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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.