Sugar substitute vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sugar substitute and flour
- Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 86% more than flour.
- Flour has 286 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while flour has 2mg.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +5760% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1957.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3000% |
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 | +5133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +447.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.3% |
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:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +776.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +401.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
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Carbs
~76.31g
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 879mg | 15mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.785mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 4.64mg | 56% |
| Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.494mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.682mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 2mg | 25% |
| Protein | 2.06g | 10.33g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.144mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 108mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.438mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 76.31g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 39mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.98g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 1% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 364kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
59%
Comparison summary
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 - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins