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Brown sugar vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and duck meat

  • Brown sugar contains less selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc than duck meat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for duck meat is 48% higher.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +654.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more IronIron +280.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +383%
Contains more ZincZinc +6100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%

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.
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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +731.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +2091.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15725%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3768.7%
Contains more OtherOther +82.2%

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 Duck meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Duck meat DV% diff.
Fats 0g 28.35g 44%
Saturated fat 0g 9.67g 44%
Protein 0.12g 18.99g 38%
Selenium 1.2µg 20µg 34%
Carbs 98.09g 0g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 12.9g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.825mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Iron 0.71mg 2.7mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.65g 24%
Phosphorus 4mg 156mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.269mg 21%
Copper 0.047mg 0.227mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.098mg 19%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.86mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.174mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.18mg 11%
Choline 2.3mg 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Calcium 83mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg 4%
Calories 380kcal 337kcal 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.019mg 2%
Potassium 133mg 204mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Sodium 28mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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