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Sugar substitute vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and piña colada?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while piña colada is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 87% higher.
  • Piña colada has 95 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while piña colada has 6mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than piña colada (15).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 2.4% 6.3% 7.9% 26% 3.5% 3% 0.78% 69% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10887.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.1%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%

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 16% 0% 0.4% 0% 7.3% 3.9% 2.2% 3.7% 10% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +390.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +611.1%
Contains more OtherOther +149.4%

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 Piña colada
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Piña colada DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 8mg 87%
Sodium 572mg 6mg 25%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.528mg 22%
Carbs 84.77g 22.66g 21%
Calories 347kcal 174kcal 9%
Copper 0.007mg 0.079mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.636g 7%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5%
Protein 2.06g 0.42g 3%
Fats 0g 1.88g 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.045mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Fiber 0.6g 0.3g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.13mg 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 39mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.118mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 22.36g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 4.03g 22.33g N/A
Phosphorus 8mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.061mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Piña colada
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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
13%
Piña colada

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 - 18.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Piña colada
Piña colada is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Piña colada
Piña colada is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.