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Brown sugar vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brown sugar and chocolate brownie different?

  • Chocolate brownie is higher than brown sugar in copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 38% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than chocolate brownie (42).

Sugars, brown and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +488.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more IronIron +159.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +725.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +817.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +858.3%

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%
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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +840.3%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%

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 Chocolate brownie
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 Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 9.412g 63%
Fats 0g 29.1g 45%
Copper 0.047mg 0.388mg 38%
Saturated fat 0g 7.319g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.587mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Selenium 1.2µg 11.5µg 19%
Phosphorus 4mg 132mg 18%
Carbs 98.09g 50.2g 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg 15%
Iron 0.71mg 1.84mg 14%
Sodium 28mg 343mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg 12%
Protein 0.12g 6.2g 12%
Magnesium 9mg 53mg 10%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.97mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 1µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.982mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.094mg 4%
Calories 380kcal 466kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.328mg 4%
Calcium 83mg 57mg 3%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 133mg 176mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.319g)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.