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Potato vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Sugar substitute

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 86% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 21 times more Vitamin B6 than Sugar substitute. While Potato has 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, Sugar substitute has only 0.015mg.
  • Potato has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 Iron +575%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Potassium +1271.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +1585.7%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Contains more Calcium +5760%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Potassium +1271.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +1585.7%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Contains more Calcium +5760%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1973.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1973.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +719.4%
Contains more Carbs +300.8%
Contains more Other +203%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +21.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +719.4%
Contains more Carbs +300.8%
Contains more Other +203%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +390.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +147.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 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 Starch +390.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +147.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.5g 2.06g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 93kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 17.27g 3.52g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 4.03g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 0.6g Potato
Calcium 15mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.08mg 0.16mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 6mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 8mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 39mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 572mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.04mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.007mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.022mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.08mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.015mg Potato
Folate 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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%
Potato
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
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 Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.