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Mulberry vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mulberries and sugar substitute different?

  • Mulberries are higher in iron, vitamin B2, and copper; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 84% higher.
  • Mulberries contain 12 times more iron than sugar substitute. While mulberries contain 1.85mg of iron, sugar substitute contains only 0.16mg.
  • Sugar substitute has less sugar.
  • Mulberries have a lower glycemic index (25) than sugar substitute (40).

Mulberries, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +397.4%
Contains more IronIron +1056.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2153.8%

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 121% 0.33% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 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 FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +859.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +765%
Contains more OtherOther +484.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mulberry 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 39mg 879mg 84%
Vitamin C 36.4mg 40%
Carbs 9.8g 84.77g 25%
Sodium 10mg 572mg 24%
Iron 1.85mg 0.16mg 21%
Calories 43kcal 347kcal 15%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.015mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.007mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Potassium 194mg 39mg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 0.6g 4%
Phosphorus 38mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.015mg 3%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.015mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Protein 1.44g 2.06g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.04mg 1%
Fats 0.39g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 1%
Net carbs 8.1g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 8.1g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mulberry 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
17%
Mulberry
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
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 Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry 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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.