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Brown sugar vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brown sugar and Nougat

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, however, Nougat is richer in Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Nougat covers your daily Vitamin E needs 18% more than Brown sugar.
  • Nougat has 3 times less Calcium than Brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of Calcium, while Nougat has 32mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
4
:
6
Nougat
Nougat
Contains more Calcium +159.4%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1275%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +185.1%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Nougat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +159.4%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1275%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +185.1%
Contains more Manganese +375%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Nougat
Nougat
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Brown sugar
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Nougat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Nougat
Nougat
Contains more Protein +2675%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +60.4%
Equal in Carbs - 92.39
Equal in Other - 0.46
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Nougat
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +2675%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +60.4%
Equal in Carbs - 92.39
Equal in Other - 0.46

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 89.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.33g Nougat
Fats 0g 1.67g Nougat
Carbs 98.09g 92.39g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 398kcal Nougat
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 44.97g Nougat
Fiber 0g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 83mg 32mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.59mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 4mg 55mg Nougat
Potassium 133mg 105mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 33mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.42mg Nougat
Copper 0.047mg 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.064mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 1.2µg 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Nougat
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.013mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.478mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.06mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 5µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Saturated Fat 0g 1.667g Brown sugar

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Nougat
Low Fats diet ok
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
2%
Brown sugar
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.