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Brown sugar vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brown sugar and caesar salad

  • Brown sugar contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 55% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caesar salad is 50, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +229.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +5266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5675%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2516.7%

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.
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2842.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11058.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3138.1%
Contains more OtherOther +384.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +37.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.13g

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 1.2µg 31.4µg 55%
Phosphorus 4mg 231mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.377mg 31%
Protein 0.12g 13.39g 27%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.297mg 23%
Carbs 98.09g 31.5g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.237mg 20%
Iron 0.71mg 2.34mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.206g 19%
Sodium 28mg 454mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Calcium 83mg 233mg 15%
Fats 0g 9.54g 15%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.61mg 14%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.321mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.461g 10%
Copper 0.047mg 0.126mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.447mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.38g 6%
Calories 380kcal 265kcal 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 4.02g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 1.11g 1.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.