Brown sugar vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown sugar and butter different?
- Brown sugar is higher in iron and calcium; however, butter is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 252% higher.
- Brown sugar contains 36 times more iron than butter. While brown sugar contains 0.71mg of iron, butter contains only 0.02mg.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index (0) than brown sugar (71).
Sugars, brown and Butter, without salt are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +454.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +717.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163383.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1025% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +608.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1238.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0g | 81.11g | 125% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 23.43g | 59% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 0.06g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 717kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.02mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 18.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals