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Brown sugar vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brown sugar and Biscuit

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate in Biscuit is higher than in Brown sugar.
  • Biscuit covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less Sodium.

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.
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +183.1%
Contains more Iron +308.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +4000%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +74.5%
Contains more Manganese +490.6%
Contains more Selenium +1525%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +183.1%
Contains more Iron +308.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +4000%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +74.5%
Contains more Manganese +490.6%
Contains more Selenium +1525%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2580.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.9%
Contains more Folate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2580.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.9%
Contains more Folate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Protein +5733.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2056.7%
Contains more Other +611.1%
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 Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Protein +5733.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2056.7%
Contains more Other +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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Brown sugar Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 43.1g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 98.09g 44.6g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 353kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 83mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.71mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 4mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 133mg 121mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 580mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.047mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.064mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 1.2µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.035mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 4.324g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. 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.