Sugar substitute vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sugar substitute and Honey
- Sugar substitute is higher than Honey in Calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 87% more than Honey.
- Sugar substitute contains 143 times more Sodium than Honey. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Honey contains only 4mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Honey.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14550% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +414.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.3 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
17.1 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +586.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1915% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0g
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Carbs
~82.4g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.89 g
Glucose:
35.75 g
Fructose:
40.94 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.44 g
Galactose:
3.1 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +104.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3179.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 304kcal |
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| Protein | 2.06g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 84.17g | 82.2g |
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| Carbs | 84.77g | 82.4g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 879mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 39mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 4.03g | 82.12g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.22mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 572mg | 4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.024mg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Choline | 2.2mg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.004mg |
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| Threonine | 0.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.01mg |
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| Lysine | 0.008mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg |
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| Valine | 0.009mg |
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| Histidine | 0.001mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 40.94g |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.