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Sugar substitute vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Cheese different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 64% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Cheese contains less Sugar.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Cheese, cheddar types were 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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +9000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5587.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%

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%
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2643.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1010.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +305%
~equal in Other ~3.71g

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +319.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cheese Opinion
Calories 347kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 2.06g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 0g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 84.17g 3.09g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 3.09g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 99mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin D 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 6mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 879mg 710mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 76mg Cheese
Iron 0.16mg 0.14mg Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 0.04mg 3.64mg Cheese
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 572mg 653mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin A 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Sugar substitute
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese 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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.