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Sugar substitute vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Garden cress

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Garden cress has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 80% more.
  • Sugar substitute has 41 times more Sodium than Garden cress. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Garden cress has 14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Cress, garden, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +985.2%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +1453.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +2328.6%
Contains more Manganese +2413.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Calcium +985.2%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +1453.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +2328.6%
Contains more Manganese +2413.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1546.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1546.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1441.3%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +878.1%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +1441.3%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +878.1%

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 Garden cress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 4.4g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 2.6g Garden cress
Fats 0g 0.7g Garden cress
Carbs 84.77g 5.5g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 32kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 4.4g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Garden cress
Calcium 879mg 81mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.3mg Garden cress
Magnesium 6mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 8mg 76mg Garden cress
Potassium 39mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 572mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.04mg 0.23mg Garden cress
Copper 0.007mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.022mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Garden cress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress 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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.