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Spread vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spread and Sugar substitute

  • Spread has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% more.
  • Spread has 26 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. Spread has 1.02mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 +393.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +637.5%
Contains more Potassium +182.1%
Contains more Zinc +2450%
Contains more Copper +1757.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +7225%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +637.5%
Contains more Potassium +182.1%
Contains more Zinc +2450%
Contains more Copper +1757.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +7225%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%

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.
Spread
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 +1046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +271.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +559.5%
Contains more Carbs +610%
Contains more Other +45%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +271.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +559.5%
Contains more Carbs +610%
Contains more Other +45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 7.66g 2.06g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 235kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 12mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.79mg 0.16mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Spread
Phosphorus 59mg 8mg Spread
Potassium 110mg 39mg Spread
Sodium 1013mg 572mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 1.02mg 0.04mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.007mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.022mg Spread
Selenium 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.015mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.015mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.08mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.015mg Spread
Folate 2µg Spread
Vitamin B12 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 5.977g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.