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Sugar substitute vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sugar substitute and chinese cuisine

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, chinese cuisine has more zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and manganese.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% more.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than sugar substitute.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3895.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423.1%
Contains more IronIron +593.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +850%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +568.2%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +973.3%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1062.8%
Contains more OtherOther +166.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +762.4%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +93.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +58%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 22mg 86%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Carbs 84.77g 7.29g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 14%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Iron 0.16mg 1.11mg 12%
Calories 347kcal 105kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.161mg 11%
Folate 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 8mg 76mg 10%
Protein 2.06g 7.08g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 8%
Fats 0g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.443mg 7%
Sodium 572mg 409mg 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.147mg 5%
Copper 0.007mg 0.049mg 5%
Potassium 39mg 204mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.055mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 4.03g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Chinese cuisine
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%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.