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Tabletop Sweeteners vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tabletop Sweeteners and Aspartame

    Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, liquid and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets.

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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 0% 0.3% 0% 4.1% 12% 2.5% 0% 0.26% 0% 2.7%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.35% 1.5% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 2.7%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +175%
    Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
    Contains more ZincZinc +800%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

    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% 0% 4.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~0mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    76% 24%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 76.1 g
    Water: 23.9 g
    Other: 0 g
    2% 89% 9%
    Protein: 2.17 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 89.08 g
    Water: 8.75 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more WaterWater +173.1%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Other ~0g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Tabletop Sweeteners Aspartame
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Tabletop Sweeteners Aspartame Opinion
    Calories 279kcal 365kcal Aspartame
    Protein 0g 2.17g Aspartame
    Net carbs 76g 89.08g Aspartame
    Carbs 76.1g 89.08g Aspartame
    Calcium 1mg 0mg Tabletop Sweeteners
    Potassium 0mg 4mg Aspartame
    Iron 0.11mg 0.04mg Tabletop Sweeteners
    Sugar 76g 80.7g Tabletop Sweeteners
    Fiber 0.1g 0g Tabletop Sweeteners
    Copper 0.037mg 0mg Tabletop Sweeteners
    Zinc 0.09mg 0.01mg Tabletop Sweeteners
    Starch 8.36g Aspartame
    Sodium 2mg 0mg Aspartame
    Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
    Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Tabletop Sweeteners
    Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Tabletop Sweeteners Aspartame
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Tabletop Sweeteners
    0%
    Aspartame
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Tabletop Sweeteners
    0%
    Aspartame

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Tabletop Sweeteners
    Tabletop Sweeteners is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Tabletop Sweeteners
    Tabletop Sweeteners is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Aspartame
    Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tabletop Sweeteners - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168142/nutrients
    2. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.