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Brown sugar vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and broth

  • Brown sugar contains less selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, magnesium, and calcium than broth.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1037% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than broth.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.3%
Contains more IronIron +45.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4050%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2233.3%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +4882.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +444.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13783.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10828.9%

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 Broth
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 28mg 23875mg 1037%
Selenium 1.2µg 28µg 49%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg 33%
Protein 0.12g 16.66g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.48g 30%
Carbs 98.09g 18.01g 27%
Phosphorus 4mg 166mg 23%
Fats 0g 13.88g 21%
Choline 2.3mg 114.6mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.43g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.46mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.36g 13%
Magnesium 9mg 56mg 11%
Calcium 83mg 187mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.6mg 9%
Folate 1µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Calories 380kcal 267kcal 6%
Copper 0.047mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.1mg 5%
Potassium 133mg 309mg 5%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.15mg 4%
Iron 0.71mg 1.03mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 23847mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.