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Brown sugar vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brown sugar and Bit-o-honey

  • Brown sugar has more Iron, however, Bit-o-honey has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bit-o-honey's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Brown sugar has 4 times more Iron than Bit-o-honey. Brown sugar has 0.71mg of Iron, while Bit-o-honey has 0.2mg.
  • Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews.

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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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more IronIron +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
~equal in Selenium ~1.3µg

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.5mg

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
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +519.4%
Contains more OtherOther +191.1%

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 Bit-o-honey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 380kcal 375kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 2g Bit-o-honey
Fats 0g 7.5g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 98.09g 80.69g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 80.89g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 35mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 44mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.2mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0g 0.2g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.047mg 0.026mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.49mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 4mg 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 28mg 295mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.064mg 0.038mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 1.3µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.044mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.069mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.082mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.009mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 1µg 2µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.3mg 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 0g 5.5g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.338g Bit-o-honey
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Bit-o-honey
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.