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Brown sugar vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Edible mushroom

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, however, Edible mushroom has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Edible mushroom is 31% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 28 times less Calcium than Brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of Calcium, while Edible mushroom has 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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 Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2050%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Copper +576.6%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2050%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Copper +576.6%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1034.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.7%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1034.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.7%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2908.9%
Contains more Protein +2475%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6799.3%
Contains more Other +91.1%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Carbs +2908.9%
Contains more Protein +2475%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6799.3%
Contains more Other +91.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +552.9%
Equal in Glucose - 1.48
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
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +552.9%
Equal in Glucose - 1.48

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 Edible mushroom
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Edible mushroom Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 2.26g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.09g Edible mushroom
Fats 0g 0.34g Edible mushroom
Carbs 98.09g 3.26g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 22kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g 0.17g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 1.98g Edible mushroom
Fiber 0g 1g Edible mushroom
Calcium 83mg 3mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.5mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 4mg 86mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 133mg 318mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 28mg 5mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.03mg 0.52mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.047mg 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.064mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.081mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.104mg Edible mushroom
Folate 1µg 17µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Tryptophan 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0g 0.05g Brown sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.16g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Edible mushroom
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
27%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.