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Broth vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, magnesium, and calcium than broth.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1037% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in saturated fat.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than broth.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.3%
Contains more IronIron +45.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4050%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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.
Broth
10
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +4882.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13783.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10828.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +444.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Brown sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Brown sugar DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 28mg 1037%
Selenium 28µg 1.2µg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg 33%
Protein 16.66g 0.12g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0g 30%
Carbs 18.01g 98.09g 27%
Phosphorus 166mg 4mg 23%
Fats 13.88g 0g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 2.3mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.11mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 9mg 11%
Calcium 187mg 83mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.132mg 9%
Folate 32µg 1µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Calories 267kcal 380kcal 6%
Copper 0mg 0.047mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.041mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 133mg 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.064mg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.71mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 97.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 23847mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.