Brown sugar vs Sugar – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Brown sugar vs Sugar – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Sugar different?

• Brown sugar has more Iron, and Calcium than Sugar.
• Brown sugar has less Sugar.

Sugars, brown and Sugars, granulated are the varieties 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” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

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Contains more Calcium +8200%

Contains more Iron +1320%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +6550%

Contains more Zinc +200%

Contains more Copper +571.4%

Contains less Sodium -96.4%

Contains more Calcium +8200%

Contains more Iron +1320%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +6550%

Contains more Zinc +200%

Contains more Copper +571.4%

Contains less Sodium -96.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The “coverage” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

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Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

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Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Water +6600%

Contains more Other +∞%

Equal in Carbs – 99.98

Protein: 0.12 g

Fats: 0 g

Carbs: 98.09 g

Water: 1.34 g

Other: 0.45 g

Protein: 0 g

Fats: 0 g

Carbs: 99.98 g

Water: 0.02 g

Other: 0 g

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Water +6600%

Contains more Other +∞%

Equal in Carbs – 99.98

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

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Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Equal in Sucrose – 99.8

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 94.56 g

Glucose: 1.35 g

Fructose: 1.11 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 99.8 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Equal in Sucrose – 99.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.

Lower in Sodium
Lower in glycemic index
Lower in Sugar
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison – raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	98.09g	99.98g
Protein	0.12g	0g
Carbs	98.09g	99.98g
Calories	380kcal	387kcal
Fructose	1.11g	0g
Sugar	97.02g	99.8g
Calcium	83mg	1mg
Iron	0.71mg	0.05mg
Magnesium	9mg	0mg
Phosphorus	4mg	0mg
Potassium	133mg	2mg
Sodium	28mg	1mg
Zinc	0.03mg	0.01mg
Copper	0.047mg	0.007mg
Vitamin B2	0mg	0.019mg
Vitamin B3	0.11mg	0mg
Vitamin B5	0.132mg	0mg
Vitamin B6	0.041mg	0mg
Folate	1µg	0µg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

is better in case of low diet

Low Fats diet	Equal
Low Carbs diet
Low Calories diet
Low glycemic index diet

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)

Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score

2%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

11%

1%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Sugar contains less Sodium (difference – 27mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference – 6)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brown sugar is lower in Sugar (difference – 2.78g)

Which food is cheaper?

Brown sugar is cheaper (difference – $0.1)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals

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 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.