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Sugar substitute vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sugar substitute and ground beef

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, yet ground beef is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 85% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 8 times more sodium than ground beef. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while ground beef contains 73mg.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than sugar substitute.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2563.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +517.9%
Contains more IronIron +1318.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +14500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1975%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%

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.
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1973.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +68.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1058.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +538.6%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 104%
Calcium 879mg 33mg 85%
Zinc 0.04mg 5.84mg 53%
Protein 2.06g 23.87g 44%
Selenium 19.1µg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Carbs 84.77g 0g 28%
Saturated fat 6.073g 28%
Iron 0.16mg 2.27mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 25%
Fats 0g 15.37g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.311mg 23%
Phosphorus 8mg 166mg 23%
Sodium 572mg 73mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 18%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.171mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.512mg 9%
Copper 0.007mg 0.079mg 8%
Potassium 39mg 241mg 6%
Calories 347kcal 241kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.051mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 17mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.