Sugar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sugar and sugar substitute
- Sugar substitute is richer than sugar in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 88% higher.
- Sugar contains 25 times more sugar than sugar substitute. Sugar contains 99.8g of sugar, while sugar substitute contains 4.03g.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1mg | 879mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 572mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 84.77g | 5% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.06g | 4% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 347kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.015mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins