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Sugar substitute vs. Cane syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sugar substitute and cane syrup different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, cane syrup is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 87% higher.
  • Cane syrup has less sodium.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Syrup, Cane 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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6661.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.5%
Contains more IronIron +2150%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~8mg

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% 0% 0% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +368.6%
Contains more WaterWater +184.5%
~equal in Fats ~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 Cane syrup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cane syrup Opinion
Calories 347kcal 269kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0g Sugar substitute
Net carbs 84.17g 73.14g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 73.14g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Cane syrup
Calcium 879mg 13mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 63mg Cane syrup
Iron 0.16mg 3.6mg Cane syrup
Sugar 4.03g 73.2g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.02mg Cane syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.19mg Cane syrup
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 8mg
Sodium 572mg 58mg Cane syrup
Manganese 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 0.7µg Cane syrup
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.13mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg Sugar substitute

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Cane syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
4%
Cane syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
18%
Cane syrup

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 - 69.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.