Brown sugar vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brown sugar and coffee
- Brown sugar has more iron and calcium; however, coffee is higher in vitamin B2.
- The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7317.2% |
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Protein
~0.12g
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Other
~0.47g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 0g | 33% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 1kcal | 19% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.254mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)