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Sugar substitute vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sugar substitute and crackers different?

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, crackers are richer in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, copper, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 76% more than crackers.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.6%
Contains more IronIron +2418.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1385.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2131.8%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2940%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.3%
Contains more WaterWater +191.1%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.3%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +512.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +1311.6%
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 Crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 88%
Calcium 879mg 120mg 76%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.16mg 4.03mg 48%
Fats 0g 26.43g 41%
Phosphorus 8mg 248mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.456mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.416mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.562g 25%
Folate 92µg 23%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.491mg 20%
Starch 3.52g 49.69g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 16%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Copper 0.007mg 0.104mg 11%
Protein 2.06g 6.64g 9%
Carbs 84.77g 61.3g 8%
Calories 347kcal 510kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.417mg 7%
Sodium 572mg 726mg 7%
Fiber 0.6g 2.3g 7%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.49mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.063mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Potassium 39mg 118mg 2%
Net carbs 84.17g 59g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
56%
Crackers

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 - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.