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 IronIron | +106.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3562.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +387.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2376.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4470% |
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Fats
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 0kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 2.06g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 84.77g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 8mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 572mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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
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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Table salt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 38186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.