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Brown sugar vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and crackers

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E than crackers.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 58% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.6%
Contains more IronIron +467.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +667.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +458.3%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3856.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9100%
Contains more CholineCholine +317.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +134.3%
Contains more OtherOther +453.3%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1260.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +187.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +282.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 13.137g 88%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.71mg 4.03mg 42%
Fats 0g 26.43g 41%
Phosphorus 4mg 248mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.456mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.416mg 35%
Sodium 28mg 726mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.352mg 27%
Saturated fat 0g 5.562g 25%
Folate 1µg 92µg 23%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.03mg 20%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.491mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.553g 16%
Protein 0.12g 6.64g 13%
Carbs 98.09g 61.3g 12%
Selenium 1.2µg 6.7µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calories 380kcal 510kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.417mg 6%
Copper 0.047mg 0.104mg 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.49mg 4%
Calcium 83mg 120mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.063mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.29g 1%
Choline 2.3mg 9.6mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 59g N/A
Potassium 133mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.