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Brown sugar vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brown sugar and Beer?

  • Brown sugar is richer than Beer in Iron, and Calcium.

We used Sugars, brown and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this article.

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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
8
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +3450%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +3450%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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
1
:
6
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Beer
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% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Carbs +2663.1%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Water +6762.7%
Contains more Other +795.6%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Carbs +2663.1%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Water +6762.7%
Contains more Other +795.6%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Beer Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 3.55g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.46g Beer
Carbs 98.09g 3.55g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 43kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g 0g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0g Beer
Calcium 83mg 4mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 6mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 133mg 27mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.03mg 0.01mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.047mg 0.005mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.008mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.6µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 1µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Beer
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.