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Sugar substitute vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Broccoli different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 83% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 17 times more Sodium than Broccoli. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Broccoli contains only 33mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Broccoli, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +710.3%
Contains more IronIron +356.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +854.5%

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +616.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1176.7%
Contains more OtherOther +363.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +877%

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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1300%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~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 Broccoli
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Broccoli Opinion
Calories 347kcal 34kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 84.17g 4.04g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 6.64g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 879mg 47mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.16mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 4.03g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 0.6g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.007mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Starch 3.52g 0g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 572mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.022mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Broccoli
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

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 - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.