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Sugar substitute vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Milk

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Milk has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 75% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +603.2%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1087.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%

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%
Milk
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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% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.7%
~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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1598.8%
Contains more OtherOther +437.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +883.8%

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
Milk
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100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Milk Opinion
Calories 347kcal 42kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.37g Milk
Fats 0g 0.97g Milk
Net carbs 84.17g 4.99g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 4.99g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 5mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Milk
Calcium 879mg 125mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 150mg Milk
Iron 0.16mg 0.03mg Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 5.2g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.01mg Milk
Zinc 0.04mg 0.42mg Milk
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 95mg Milk
Sodium 572mg 44mg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU Milk
Vitamin A 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Manganese 0.022mg 0.003mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.037mg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Folate 5µg Milk
Choline 17.7mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk 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.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.