Sugar substitute vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sugar substitute and wheat
- Sugar substitute is higher in calcium, yet wheat is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Wheat covers your daily manganese needs 130% more than sugar substitute.
- Sugar substitute contains 286 times more sodium than wheat . While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, wheat contains only 2mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Wheat, durum.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2485.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1005.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13590.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2693.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +706.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1068.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2693.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +564.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 3.012mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 879mg | 34mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 508mg | 71% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.553mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 3.52mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 42% | |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 4.16mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.419mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 144mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.419mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 2mg | 25% |
| Protein | 2.06g | 13.68g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.935mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 431mg | 12% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 71.13g | 5% |
| Fats | 0g | 2.47g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 1% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 339kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)