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Brown sugar vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Cheddar Cheese

  • Brown sugar has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 94% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Calcium +755.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +11275%
Contains more Zinc +12033.3%
Contains more Selenium +2275%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Calcium +755.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +11275%
Contains more Zinc +12033.3%
Contains more Selenium +2275%

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 B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3074.4%
Contains more Protein +18958.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2662.7%
Contains more Other +724.4%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +3074.4%
Contains more Protein +18958.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2662.7%
Contains more Other +724.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +419.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +419.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 3.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 98.09g 3.09g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 1.11g 0g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 83mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.71mg 0.14mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 4mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 133mg 76mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 653mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.03mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.027mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.059mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 1µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.917g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 18.867g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown sugar Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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