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Sugar substitute vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sugar substitute and skipjack tuna different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, copper, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 84% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 12 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, skipjack tuna contains only 47mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than sugar substitute (40).

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2275.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1238.5%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3462.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6440%
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~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1269.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +581.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104%

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 Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 117%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Calcium 879mg 37mg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.981mg 74%
Protein 2.06g 28.21g 52%
Phosphorus 8mg 285mg 40%
Carbs 84.77g 0g 28%
Sodium 572mg 47mg 23%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Iron 0.16mg 1.6mg 18%
Potassium 39mg 522mg 14%
Copper 0.007mg 0.11mg 11%
Calories 347kcal 132kcal 11%
Magnesium 6mg 44mg 9%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.485mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.122mg 8%
Folate 10µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Fats 0g 1.29g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.