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

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Summary of differences between sugar substitute and potato salad

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, potato salad is higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 86% more than potato salad.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4526.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +551.3%
Contains more IronIron +306.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.1%
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +840%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.9%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +731.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Potato salad DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 19mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 25%
Carbs 84.77g 11.17g 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Fats 0g 8.2g 13%
Copper 0.007mg 0.118mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calories 347kcal 143kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.141mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.534mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Phosphorus 8mg 52mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 6%
Iron 0.16mg 0.65mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.429g 6%
Potassium 39mg 254mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.101mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g 3%
Sodium 572mg 529mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.31mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Protein 2.06g 2.68g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.