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Table salt vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Table salt and Sugar substitute?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1660% higher.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sodium.

We used Salt, table and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +106.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2376.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4470%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Other +2376.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4470%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Table salt Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 0g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Carbs 0g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 0kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Table salt
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 24mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.33mg 0.16mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 8mg 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 38758mg 572mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 0.1mg 0.04mg Table salt
Copper 0.03mg 0.007mg Table salt
Manganese 0.1mg 0.022mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg Table salt
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Table salt
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Table salt
Table salt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 38186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.