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Tonic water vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tonic water and Sugar substitute

  • Sugar substitute is richer than Tonic water in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 88% higher.
  • Tonic water contains 2 times more Sugar than Sugar substitute. Tonic water contains 8.8g of Sugar, while Sugar substitute contains 4.03g.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, tonic water and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
3
:
7
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Calcium +87800%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Calcium +87800%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +2100%

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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
8
:
4
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Tonic water
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%
Sugar substitute
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
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Water +896.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +863.3%
Contains more Other +3930%
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Sugar substitute
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 Water +896.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +863.3%
Contains more Other +3930%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tonic water Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 8.8g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Carbs 8.8g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 34kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 8.8g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 1mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.01mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 0mg 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 12mg 572mg Tonic water
Zinc 0.1mg 0.04mg Tonic water
Copper 0.006mg 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0.001mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
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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is better in case of low diet
Tonic water 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%
Tonic water
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tonic water
Tonic water is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
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?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.