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Sugar substitute vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sugar substitute and macadamia

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 179% more than sugar substitute.
  • Macadamia has 114 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while macadamia has 5mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +934.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +843.6%
Contains more IronIron +2206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +10700%
Contains more ZincZinc +3150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18677.3%

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%
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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +847.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513.4%
Contains more WaterWater +572.1%
Contains more OtherOther +253.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +235.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1457.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Macadamia
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.022mg 4.131mg 179%
Monounsaturated fat 58.877g 147%
Fats 0g 75.77g 117%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.195mg 98%
Copper 0.007mg 0.756mg 83%
Calcium 879mg 85mg 79%
Saturated fat 12.061g 55%
Iron 0.16mg 3.69mg 44%
Fiber 0.6g 8.6g 32%
Magnesium 6mg 130mg 30%
Phosphorus 8mg 188mg 26%
Sodium 572mg 5mg 25%
Carbs 84.77g 13.82g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.275mg 20%
Calories 347kcal 718kcal 19%
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.758mg 14%
Protein 2.06g 7.91g 12%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.3mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.162mg 11%
Potassium 39mg 368mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 10%
Selenium 3.6µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Starch 3.52g 1.05g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 4.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.