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Apple crisp vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apple crisp and Brown sugar

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat in Apple crisp is higher than in Brown sugar.
  • Apple crisp covers your daily Sodium needs 14% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Desserts, apple crisp, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 11% 6.9% 31% 24% 4.9% 12% 46% 17% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8.5% 7.6% 0% 21% 19% 16% 5.5% 9.2% 0% 10% 12% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.041mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 31% 63%
Protein: 1.75 g
Fats: 3.43 g
Carbs: 30.84 g
Water: 62.91 g
Other: 1.07 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1358.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4594.8%
Contains more OtherOther +137.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple crisp Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 161kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 1.75g 0.12g Apple crisp
Fats 3.43g 0g Apple crisp
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Apple crisp
Net carbs 29.44g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 30.84g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 35mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 78mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.82mg 0.71mg Apple crisp
Sugar 19.68g 97.02g Apple crisp
Fiber 1.4g 0g Apple crisp
Copper 0.071mg 0.047mg Apple crisp
Zinc 0.18mg 0.03mg Apple crisp
Phosphorus 28mg 4mg Apple crisp
Sodium 351mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Apple crisp
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple crisp
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg Apple crisp
Manganese 0.13mg 0.064mg Apple crisp
Selenium 3.5µg 1.2µg Apple crisp
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 0mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B3 0.846mg 0.11mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg Apple crisp
Folate 16µg 1µg Apple crisp
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0.685g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 0g Apple crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.144g 0g Apple crisp
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple crisp Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Apple crisp
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Apple crisp
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apple crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169601/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.