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

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Differences between Candy bar and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate than Candy bar.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11766% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Sugars, brown.

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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 Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +7600%
Contains more Potassium +206%
Contains more Zinc +13033.3%
Contains more Copper +1546.8%
Contains more Manganese +1842.2%
Contains more Selenium +291.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +7600%
Contains more Potassium +206%
Contains more Zinc +13033.3%
Contains more Copper +1546.8%
Contains more Manganese +1842.2%
Contains more Selenium +291.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Equal in Calcium - 83

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373070.7%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373070.7%
Contains more Folate +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12816.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +106.9%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +12816.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +106.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Brown sugar
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 15.5g 0.12g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 522kcal 380kcal Candy bar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 42.22g 97.02g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.97mg 0.71mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 9mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 4mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 133mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.03mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.047mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.064mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.2µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.11mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.132mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.041mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 1µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Candy bar Brown sugar
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
2975%
Candy bar
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.