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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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
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
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
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 +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Fast food
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 Fast food DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.