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Brown sugar vs. Chunky bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Chunky bar

  • Brown sugar has less Fiber than Chunky bar.
  • Chunky bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 63% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has 2 times more Sugar than Chunky bar. While Brown sugar has 97.02g of Sugar, Chunky bar has only 52.5g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +26.8%

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.
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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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Protein +6150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Other +366.7%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Protein +6150%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Other +366.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Chunky bar Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 57.5g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 7.5g Chunky bar
Fats 0g 27.5g Chunky bar
Carbs 98.09g 60g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 475kcal Chunky bar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 52.5g Chunky bar
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chunky bar
Calcium 83mg 100mg Chunky bar
Iron 0.71mg 0.9mg Chunky bar
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 38mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.16g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 12.5g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Chunky bar
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
0%
Chunky bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
7%
Chunky bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.