Sugar substitute vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sugar substitute and sardines?
- Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, sardines are richer in phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 69% more.
- Sardines contain 2 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 879mg of calcium, while sardines contain 382mg.
- Sardines have less sodium.
- Sardines have a lower glycemic index (0) than sugar substitute (40).
We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +550% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +917.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +1725% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2557.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +3175% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6025% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
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 | +433.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1413.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +702.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1013.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 373% | |
Selenium | 52.7µg | 96% | |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 490mg | 69% |
Calcium | 879mg | 382mg | 50% |
Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% | |
Protein | 2.06g | 24.62g | 45% |
Iron | 0.16mg | 2.92mg | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 33% | |
Carbs | 84.77g | 0g | 28% |
Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
Copper | 0.007mg | 0.186mg | 20% |
Fats | 0g | 11.45g | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.227mg | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 1.31mg | 12% |
Sodium | 572mg | 307mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.167mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.642mg | 11% |
Potassium | 39mg | 397mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
Magnesium | 6mg | 39mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.528g | 7% | |
Calories | 347kcal | 208kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 84.17g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.03g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1095.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +552.2% |
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