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Sugar substitute vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Tuna

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 88% more than Tuna.
  • Tuna has 11 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Tuna has 54mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21875%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1251.3%
Contains more IronIron +475%
Contains more CopperCopper +514.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4062.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%

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%
Tuna
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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% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6820%
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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
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +214.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1315%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +654.7%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Tuna Opinion
Calories 347kcal 130kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0g 0.59g Tuna
Net carbs 84.17g 0g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 0g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 47mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 6mg 42mg Tuna
Calcium 879mg 4mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 527mg Tuna
Iron 0.16mg 0.92mg Tuna
Sugar 4.03g 0g Tuna
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.043mg Tuna
Zinc 0.04mg 0.45mg Tuna
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 333mg Tuna
Sodium 572mg 54mg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 1.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Sugar substitute
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
88%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.