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Brown sugar vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brown sugar and chicken fingers

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 51% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6950%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1358.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7370%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +842.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +1800%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +468.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15916.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3380.6%
Contains more OtherOther +553.3%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +23540%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chicken fingers
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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 8.217mg 51%
Phosphorus 4mg 282mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.783g 39%
Protein 0.12g 19.22g 38%
Sodium 28mg 769mg 32%
Selenium 1.2µg 17.5µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.426mg 30%
Carbs 98.09g 17.25g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.244mg 22%
Fats 0g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.17mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.179mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.83g 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.493g 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.11mg 9%
Choline 2.3mg 43.7mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Potassium 133mg 373mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 17mg 7%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.228mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.71mg 6%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Calories 380kcal 271kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Magnesium 9mg 28mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0.069mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 16.05g N/A
Iron 0.71mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.