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Sugar substitute vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sugar substitute and chocolate ice cream different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 77% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 8 times more sodium than chocolate ice cream. While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, chocolate ice cream contains only 76mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index (40) than chocolate ice cream (62).

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +706.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.5%
Contains more IronIron +481.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1828.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1237.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +536.4%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +509.4%

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 109mg 77%
Saturated fat 6.8g 31%
Sodium 572mg 76mg 22%
Carbs 84.77g 28.2g 19%
Fats 0g 11g 17%
Copper 0.007mg 0.135mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.194mg 14%
Phosphorus 8mg 107mg 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Iron 0.16mg 0.93mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.554mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Calories 347kcal 216kcal 7%
Potassium 39mg 249mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.58mg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.14mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Protein 2.06g 3.8g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.055mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 27g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.