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Brown sugar vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Coca-Cola

  • Coca-Cola contains less Calcium, Iron, and Copper than Brown sugar.
  • Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
8
:
2
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Calcium +4050%
Contains more Iron +545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6550%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +4600%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4050%
Contains more Iron +545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6550%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +4600%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
4
:
0
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Brown sugar
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%
Coca-Cola
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
2
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +926%
Contains more Other +1025%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6639.6%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +926%
Contains more Other +1025%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6639.6%

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 Coca-Cola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 9.56g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.07g Brown sugar
Fats 0g 0.02g Coca-Cola
Carbs 98.09g 9.56g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 37kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 8.97g Coca-Cola
Calcium 83mg 2mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 10mg Coca-Cola
Potassium 133mg 2mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.03mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.047mg 0.001mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.002mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.1µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 0µg Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.