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Sugar substitute vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sugar substitute and turkey meat

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and potassium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 87% more than turkey meat.
  • Sugar substitute contains 6 times more sodium than turkey meat. While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, turkey meat contains only 103mg.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6178.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.8%
Contains more IronIron +581.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +6100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2687.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1773.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4006.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141183.3%
Contains more OtherOther +739.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1285.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +595%

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 Turkey meat
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Turkey meat DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 14mg 87%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 60%
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Protein 2.06g 28.55g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.616mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 8mg 223mg 31%
Carbs 84.77g 0.06g 28%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.48mg 22%
Sodium 572mg 103mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.281mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.948mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 14%
Iron 0.16mg 1.09mg 12%
Fats 0g 7.39g 11%
Copper 0.007mg 0.093mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10%
Calories 347kcal 189kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 7%
Potassium 39mg 239mg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 30mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.