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Bit-o-honey vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bit-o-honey and Brown sugar

  • Bit-o-honey has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Brown sugar has more Iron.
  • Bit-o-honey's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
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 ZincZinc +1533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more IronIron +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%
~equal in Selenium ~1.2µg

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +519.4%
Contains more OtherOther +191.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 375kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 2g 0.12g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 0g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 80.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 35mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 44mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.2mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 48g 97.02g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.49mg 0.03mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 4mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.3µg 1.2µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 1µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg 2.3mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 5.5g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0g Bit-o-honey
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

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Bit-o-honey 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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 ($)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.