Sugar substitute vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and fast food?
- Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, and copper.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 82% higher.
- Fast food has 2 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while fast food has 331mg.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than sugar substitute (40).
We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1317.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +405.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1812.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1628.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1575% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1522.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1313.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +701.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +320.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +415.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +549.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +88.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 879mg | 62mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 37% | |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 3.06mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 35% | |
| Protein | 2.06g | 16.52g | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.363mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.317mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 2.52mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 20% | |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Fats | 0g | 12.01g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 134mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 31.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.212mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 11% | |
| Sodium | 572mg | 331mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.53mg | 9% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 22.87g | 8% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)