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Sugar substitute vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Almond

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Almond is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Almond covers your daily Copper needs 114% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Almond has 572 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Almond has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Nuts, almonds.

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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 Calcium +226.8%
Contains more Iron +2218.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4400%
Contains more Phosphorus +5912.5%
Contains more Potassium +1779.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +7700%
Contains more Copper +14628.6%
Contains more Manganese +9804.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +226.8%
Contains more Iron +2218.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4400%
Contains more Phosphorus +5912.5%
Contains more Potassium +1779.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +7700%
Contains more Copper +14628.6%
Contains more Manganese +9804.5%

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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +293.4%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Protein +926.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +293.4%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Protein +926.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +388.9%
Contains more Glucose +541.2%
Contains more Maltose +7250%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +388.9%
Contains more Glucose +541.2%
Contains more Maltose +7250%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Almond
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar substitute Almond Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 9.05g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 84.77g 21.55g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 3.52g 0.72g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.03g 4.35g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 879mg 269mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 6mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 8mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 39mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 572mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.04mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.007mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.022mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 3.802g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Almond
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
1%
Sugar substitute
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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 - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.