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Sugar substitute vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sugar substitute and chocolate

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 113% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 24 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1469.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1333.3%
Contains more IronIron +4912.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6350%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.6%
Contains more WaterWater +842.3%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.9%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~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 Chocolate
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 Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.007mg 1.028mg 113%
Iron 0.16mg 8.02mg 98%
Saturated fat 18.519g 84%
Calcium 879mg 56mg 82%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.419mg 61%
Fats 0g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 6mg 146mg 33%
Phosphorus 8mg 206mg 28%
Fiber 0.6g 7g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Sodium 572mg 24mg 24%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.01mg 18%
Potassium 39mg 559mg 15%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Calories 347kcal 546kcal 10%
Carbs 84.77g 61.17g 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Protein 2.06g 4.88g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.297mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.05mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.