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Brown sugar vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Dough

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Copper than Dough.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 59% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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
3
:
7
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Iron +450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2525%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +223.4%
Contains more Manganese +801.6%
Contains more Selenium +2283.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Iron +450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2525%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +223.4%
Contains more Manganese +801.6%
Contains more Selenium +2283.3%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
0
:
9
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +12200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +12200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Dough
Dough
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Contains more Protein +8858.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2362.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Contains more Protein +8858.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2362.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
2
Dough
Dough
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +237.5%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Brown sugar
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
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +237.5%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Dough
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Dough Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 49.68g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 10.75g Dough
Fats 0g 2.42g Dough
Carbs 98.09g 51.88g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 272kcal Brown sugar
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 1.11g 0.51g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 0g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 83mg 52mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 9mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 4mg 105mg Dough
Potassium 133mg 117mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 602mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.047mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.064mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 1.2µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 1µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.529g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.362g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.