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Barbecue sauce vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue sauce and Brown sugar

  • Barbecue sauce has more Vitamin E , however, Brown sugar has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Barbecue sauce is 43% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, barbecue 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 Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +74.4%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%
Contains more Calcium +151.5%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Equal in Selenium - 1.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +74.4%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%
Contains more Calcium +151.5%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Equal in Selenium - 1.2

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +583.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +3982.8%
Contains more Other +582.2%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +583.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +3982.8%
Contains more Other +582.2%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1114.1%
Contains more Fructose +1176.6%
Contains more Sucrose +3428.4%
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Glucose +1114.1%
Contains more Fructose +1176.6%
Contains more Sucrose +3428.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce 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 Barbecue sauce Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0.82g 0.12g Barbecue sauce
Fats 0.63g 0g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 40.77g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 172kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g 1.11g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 97.02g Barbecue sauce
Fiber 0.9g 0g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 33mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.64mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 20mg 4mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 232mg 133mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 1027mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.17mg 0.03mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.072mg 0.047mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg 0.064mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg 1.2µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 224IU 0IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.11mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.132mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.041mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 2µg 1µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.