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Milk vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between milk and sugar substitute

  • Milk has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while sugar substitute has more calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 75% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 12 times less vitamin B2 than milk. Milk contains 0.185mg of vitamin B2, while sugar substitute contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1087.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +603.2%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%

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.
Milk
12
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
3
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +883.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1598.8%
Contains more OtherOther +437.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 125mg 879mg 75%
Carbs 4.99g 84.77g 27%
Sodium 44mg 572mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 20%
Calories 42kcal 347kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.015mg 13%
Phosphorus 95mg 8mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.08mg 6%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 6%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.633g 3%
Protein 3.37g 2.06g 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 39mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Iron 0.03mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.015mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Fats 0.97g 0g 1%
Magnesium 11mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.022mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 4.03g N/A
Copper 0.01mg 0.007mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
15%
Milk
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.