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Brown sugar vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown sugar and Carob

  • Brown sugar has less Zinc, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 145% more than Brown sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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
1
:
9
Carob
Carob
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Calcium +265.1%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +3050%
Contains more Potassium +375.9%
Contains more Zinc +11666.7%
Contains more Copper +289.4%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Calcium +265.1%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +3050%
Contains more Potassium +375.9%
Contains more Zinc +11666.7%
Contains more Copper +289.4%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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
0
:
11
Carob
Carob
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Carob
Carob
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Protein +6691.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +491.1%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Protein +6691.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +491.1%

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 Carob
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Carob Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 52.49g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 8.15g Carob
Fats 0g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 98.09g 56.29g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 540kcal Carob
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 0g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 83mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.71mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 9mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 4mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 133mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 28mg 107mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.047mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.064mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 1.2µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 0mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 1µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 0µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 29.018g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.483g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.295g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Carob
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
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.