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Sugar substitute vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Dried fruit

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Dried fruit has more Copper, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 82% higher.
  • Dried fruit contains 57 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Dried fruit contains 10mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Calcium +1498.2%
Contains more Iron +1562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +2879.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +4800%
Contains more Manganese +968.2%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1498.2%
Contains more Iron +1562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +2879.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +4800%
Contains more Manganese +968.2%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
0
:
11
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Vitamin B2 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +853.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Sugar substitute
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%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +853.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
3
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +238%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +238%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
3
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Starch +905.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2934.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Sugar substitute
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
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +905.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2934.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Dried fruit Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 55.34g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.39g Dried fruit
Fats 0g 0.51g Dried fruit
Carbs 84.77g 62.64g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 241kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g 0.35g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 12.47g Dried fruit
Sugar 4.03g 53.44g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 7.3g Dried fruit
Calcium 879mg 55mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 2.66mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Dried fruit
Phosphorus 8mg 71mg Dried fruit
Potassium 39mg 1162mg Dried fruit
Sodium 572mg 10mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.04mg 0.39mg Dried fruit
Copper 0.007mg 0.343mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.022mg 0.235mg Dried fruit
Selenium 2.2µg Dried fruit
Vitamin A 3604IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 4.33mg Dried fruit
Vitamin C 1mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.015mg
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.074mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B3 2.589mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.516mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.143mg Dried fruit
Folate 10µg Dried fruit
Vitamin K 3.1µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.016mg Dried fruit
Threonine 0.073mg Dried fruit
Isoleucine 0.063mg Dried fruit
Leucine 0.105mg Dried fruit
Lysine 0.083mg Dried fruit
Methionine 0.015mg Dried fruit
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Dried fruit
Valine 0.078mg Dried fruit
Histidine 0.047mg Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 0.017g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g Dried fruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Dried fruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Dried fruit
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
38%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.41g)
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 - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit 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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.