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Brown sugar vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brown sugar and biscuits

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and folate in biscuits is higher than in brown sugar.
  • Biscuits cover your daily selenium needs 33% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.1%
Contains more IronIron +308.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +490.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1525%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2580.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6000%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2056.7%
Contains more OtherOther +611.1%

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 Biscuit
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Biscuit DV% diff.
Selenium 1.2µg 19.5µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.163g 28%
Iron 0.71mg 2.9mg 27%
Fats 0g 16.3g 25%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg 24%
Sodium 28mg 580mg 24%
Phosphorus 4mg 164mg 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.949mg 18%
Carbs 98.09g 44.6g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.93g 17%
Folate 1µg 61µg 15%
Calcium 83mg 235mg 15%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.378mg 14%
Protein 0.12g 7g 14%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.54mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0.082mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.285mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Calories 380kcal 353kcal 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 43.1g N/A
Potassium 133mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.035mg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Biscuit
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
2%
Brown sugar
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.