Brown sugar vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brown sugar and apricots
- Brown sugar has more calcium; however, apricots are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Apricots cover your daily vitamin A needs 26% more than brown sugar.
- Apricots contain 11 times less sugar than brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 97.02g of sugar, while apricots contain 9.24g.
- The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown and Apricots, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +538.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +475% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.3% |
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.
| 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 | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
11.12 g
Water:
86.35 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +782.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1066.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6344% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5.87 g
Glucose:
2.37 g
Fructose:
0.94 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1510.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +18.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +75.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 11.12g | 29% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 48kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 96µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.077g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 9.24g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0.94g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot 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.