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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, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need of Copper 38% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

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.
Contains more Calcium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Iron +159.2%
Contains more Magnesium +488.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +3133.3%
Contains more Copper +725.5%
Contains more Manganese +817.2%
Contains more Selenium +858.3%
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Iron +159.2%
Contains more Magnesium +488.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +3133.3%
Contains more Copper +725.5%
Contains more Manganese +817.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Protein +5066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +840.3%
Contains more Other +322.2%
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 Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Protein +5066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +840.3%
Contains more Other +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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 50.2g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 0g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 98.09g 50.2g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Chocolate brownie
Calcium 83mg 57mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 9mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 4mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 133mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 28mg 343mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.047mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.064mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 1.2µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 1µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 7.319g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Chocolate brownie
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
19%
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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.