Sugar vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sugar and sweet and sour
- Sugar has less manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
- Sweet and sour covers your daily manganese needs 33% more than sugar.
- Sweet and sour contains 5 times less sugar than sugar. Sugar contains 99.8g of sugar, while sweet, and sour contains 18.75g.
Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, granulated and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1028.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18925% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +301250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.761mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 38.22g | 21% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 150kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.27g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.4mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet and sour is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)