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 and carbs than table salt.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1660% higher.
- Sugar substitute is lower in sodium.
- Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than table salt (0).
We used Salt, table and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 38758mg | 572mg | 1660% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 879mg | 86% |
| Carbs | 0g | 84.77g | 28% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 347kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.06g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.007mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Weight per 100 calories | 29g | N/A | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% |
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 ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4470% |
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Fats
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