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Sugar substitute vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sugar substitute and yogurt

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium, yet yogurt is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 77% more than yogurt.
  • The amount of sodium in yogurt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +699.1%
Contains more IronIron +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1587.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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%
Yogurt
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2254.7%
Contains more OtherOther +459.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +394.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +831.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g

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 Yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Yogurt DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 110mg 77%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 31%
Carbs 84.77g 3.6g 27%
Sodium 572mg 36mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.278mg 20%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Phosphorus 8mg 135mg 18%
Protein 2.06g 10.19g 16%
Calories 347kcal 59kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.331mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.063mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.52mg 4%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Potassium 39mg 141mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Copper 0.007mg 0.017mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.117g 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.39g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 3.6g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 3.24g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.