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Sugar substitute vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar substitute and Potato

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 86% more than Potato.
  • Sugar substitute has 57 times more Sodium than Potato. While Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, Potato has only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 Calcium +5760%
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Potassium +1271.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +1585.7%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +5760%
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Potassium +1271.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +1585.7%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1973.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1973.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +300.8%
Contains more Other +203%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +719.4%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Carbs +300.8%
Contains more Other +203%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +719.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +147.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +390.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +147.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +390.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Potato Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 18.95g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0g 0.13g Potato
Carbs 84.77g 21.15g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 93kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0g 0.34g Potato
Sugar 4.03g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 879mg 15mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 6mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 8mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 39mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 572mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.04mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.007mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.022mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.