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Sugar substitute vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sugar substitute and toffee

  • Toffee has less calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 85% more.
  • Toffee is lower in sodium.
  • Toffee has a higher glycemic index than sugar substitute.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Toffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2485.3%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%

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%
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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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Toffee
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31%
Contains more WaterWater +1561.8%
Contains more OtherOther +342.9%
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 Toffee
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Toffee DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.565g 93%
Calcium 879mg 34mg 85%
Fats 0g 32.75g 50%
Vitamin A 319µg 35%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 8.964g 22%
Sodium 572mg 135mg 19%
Calories 347kcal 560kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 8%
Carbs 84.77g 64.72g 7%
Vitamin E 0.94mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.068mg 4%
Phosphorus 8mg 32mg 3%
Protein 2.06g 1.07g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Iron 0.16mg 0.03mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.002mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.134mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 84.17g 64.72g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 4mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 51mg 0%
Sugar 4.03g 63.47g N/A
Copper 0.007mg 0.003mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Toffee
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
14%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.