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Sugar substitute vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Almonds

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Almonds are richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Almonds covers your daily Copper needs 114% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Almonds have 572 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Almonds have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1779.5%
Contains more IronIron +2218.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +14628.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5912.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +813.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +293.4%
Contains more WaterWater +107.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +926.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +388.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +541.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +7250%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Almonds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Almonds Opinion
Calories 347kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 2.06g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 0g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 84.17g 9.05g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 21.55g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 879mg 269mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 0.16mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 4.03g 4.35g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.007mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 0.04mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 3.52g 0.72g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 572mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 0.022mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.137mg Almonds
Folate 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Sugar substitute
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - 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.