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Sugar substitute vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Potato

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Potato has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% higher.
  • Potato contains 95 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Potato contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +7225%
Contains more Iron +406.3%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +612.5%
Contains more Potassium +989.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +1471.4%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +7225%
Contains more Iron +406.3%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +612.5%
Contains more Potassium +989.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +1471.4%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%

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 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1886.7%
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1886.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +384.7%
Contains more Other +259.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +767.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.05
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Carbs +384.7%
Contains more Other +259.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +767.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.05

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +251.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +334.4%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +251.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +334.4%
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 15.39g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 2.05g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.09g Potato
Carbs 84.77g 17.49g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 77kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 4.03g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 0.6g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 879mg 12mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 8mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 39mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 572mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.04mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.007mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.022mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
19%
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 - 0.025g)
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 - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
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/170026/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.