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Sugar substitute vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sugar substitute and potato chips

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 86% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have 72 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while potato chips have 8mg.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3562.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1016.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3169.2%
Contains more IronIron +918.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1962.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +381.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +239.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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 chips
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 chips DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 24mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.66mg 50%
Potassium 39mg 1275mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.007mg 0.306mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Sodium 572mg 8mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 8mg 165mg 22%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Iron 0.16mg 1.63mg 18%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.44mg 18%
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g 17%
Magnesium 6mg 67mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.197mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.167mg 13%
Carbs 84.77g 52.9g 11%
Folate 45µg 11%
Protein 2.06g 7g 10%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Calories 347kcal 536kcal 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.402mg 6%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
53%
Potato chips

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 - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.