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Brown sugar vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown sugar and Italian ice

  • Italian ice has less Calcium, and Iron.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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
8
:
1
Italian ice
Italian ice
Contains more Calcium +8200%
Contains more Iron +688.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2116.7%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.03
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Italian ice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +8200%
Contains more Iron +688.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2116.7%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.03

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
5
:
6
Italian ice
Italian ice
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Italian ice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
2
Italian ice
Italian ice
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Carbs +626.6%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6347.8%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Italian ice
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Carbs +626.6%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6347.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 13.5g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.03g Brown sugar
Fats 0g 0.02g Italian ice
Carbs 98.09g 13.5g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 53kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Italian ice
Calcium 83mg 1mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.09mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 0mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 6mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.03mg
Copper 0.047mg 0.01mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.1µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.005mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.002mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 5µg Italian ice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.