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Almond vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Almond and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 171% more than Brown sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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 Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +422.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +11925%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +2093.6%
Contains more Manganese +3304.7%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +422.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +11925%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +2093.6%
Contains more Manganese +3304.7%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%

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.
Almond
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.1%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.1%
Contains more Folate +4300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17525%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +229.1%
Contains more Other +557.8%
Contains more Carbs +355.2%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +17525%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +229.1%
Contains more Other +557.8%
Contains more Carbs +355.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2293.9%
Contains more Glucose +694.1%
Contains more Fructose +909.1%
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2293.9%
Contains more Glucose +694.1%
Contains more Fructose +909.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Brown sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 21.15g 0.12g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 579kcal 380kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 4.35g 97.02g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almond
Calcium 269mg 83mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 0.71mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 9mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 4mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 133mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 28mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.03mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.047mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.064mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 1.2µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.11mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.132mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.041mg Almond
Folate 44µg 1µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.