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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 is 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 has 72 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Potato chips has 8mg.

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.
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Iron +918.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1962.5%
Contains more Potassium +3169.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +4271.4%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Iron +918.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1962.5%
Contains more Potassium +3169.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +4271.4%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4300%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Water +381.1%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +239.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
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 Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Water +381.1%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +239.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%

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 Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 48.1g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 84.77g 52.9g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 879mg 24mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 6mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 8mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 39mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 572mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.007mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.022mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute Potato chips
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
59%
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.