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Blackberry vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blackberries and brown sugar?

  • Blackberries are richer in manganese, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, copper, vitamin E, and folate, yet brown sugar is richer in calcium.
  • Blackberries' daily need coverage for manganese is 25% higher.
  • Blackberries have a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.

We used Blackberries, raw and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.

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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 14% 8.7% 14% 23% 55% 14% 9.4% 0.13% 84% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +251.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +909.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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 70% 3.7% 23% 0% 5% 6% 12% 17% 6.9% 0% 50% 19% 4.6%
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 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1058.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6478.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +920.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 2.31 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 GlucoseGlucose +71.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +116.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +134985.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blackberry 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blackberry Brown sugar DV% diff.
Carbs 9.61g 98.09g 29%
Manganese 0.646mg 0.064mg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Fiber 5.3g 0g 21%
Vitamin K 19.8µg 0µg 17%
Calories 43kcal 380kcal 17%
Copper 0.165mg 0.047mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0mg 8%
Folate 25µg 1µg 6%
Calcium 29mg 83mg 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.03mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.11mg 3%
Phosphorus 22mg 4mg 3%
Protein 1.39g 0.12g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.132mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 0g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 2.4g 1.11g 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg 1%
Sodium 1mg 28mg 1%
Iron 0.62mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Potassium 162mg 133mg 1%
Choline 8.5mg 2.3mg 1%
Fats 0.49g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 4.31g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 97.02g N/A
Saturated fat 0.014g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blackberry 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
17%
Blackberry
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Blackberry
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blackberry
Blackberry 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 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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.