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Brown sugar vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Arrowroot

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, while Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 84% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 14 times less Calcium than Brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 83mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Arrowroot, 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +1283.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +212.7%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2350%
Contains more Potassium +241.4%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Contains more Manganese +171.9%
Equal in Sodium - 26
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1283.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +212.7%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2350%
Contains more Potassium +241.4%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Contains more Manganese +171.9%
Equal in Sodium - 26

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1439.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.8%
Contains more Folate +33700%
Brown sugar
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%
Arrowroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1439.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.8%
Contains more Folate +33700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Carbs +632.6%
Contains more Protein +3433.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5926.1%
Contains more Other +215.6%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +632.6%
Contains more Protein +3433.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5926.1%
Contains more Other +215.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Arrowroot
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Brown sugar Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 12.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 98.09g 13.39g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 65kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Arrowroot
Fiber 0g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 83mg 6mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 4mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 133mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 28mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.03mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.047mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.064mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 1µg 338µg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 0g 0.039g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Arrowroot

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Brown sugar Arrowroot
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
2%
Brown sugar
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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?
?
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.