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Brown sugar vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Sherbet

  • Brown sugar has more Iron, while Sherbet has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Sherbet contains 5 times less Iron than Brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 0.71mg of Iron, while Sherbet contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Sherbet is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Sherbet, orange.

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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 more Calcium +53.7%
Contains more Iron +407.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Copper +67.9%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Selenium +25%
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Calcium +53.7%
Contains more Iron +407.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Copper +67.9%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +222.7%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +816.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4832.8%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +222.7%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +816.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4832.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 29.1g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 1.1g Sherbet
Fats 0g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 98.09g 30.4g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 144kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 83mg 54mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.14mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 133mg 96mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 46mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.047mg 0.028mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.011mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.063mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.023mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.16g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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 - 1.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.