Tomato vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomatoes and sugar substitute different?
- Tomatoes have more potassium, copper, and vitamin B6; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 87% more than tomatoes.
- Tomatoes have 8 times more copper than sugar substitute. Tomatoes have 0.059mg of copper, while sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
- Tomatoes contain less sodium.
- Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of tomatoes is 23.
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +507.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +68.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +742.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +325% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +418.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8690% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +433.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +934.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2079.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +690.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +14.7% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 10mg | 879mg | 87% |
Carbs | 3.89g | 84.77g | 27% |
Sodium | 5mg | 572mg | 25% |
Calories | 18kcal | 347kcal | 16% |
Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 15% | |
Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | |
Potassium | 237mg | 39mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.059mg | 0.007mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 42µg | 5% | |
Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 4% | |
Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
Protein | 0.88g | 2.06g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 24mg | 8mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 0.6g | 2% |
Fructose | 1.37g | 0g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 6mg | 1% |
Starch | 0g | 3.52g | 1% |
Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
Iron | 0.27mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.69g | 84.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.63g | 4.03g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?

Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)