Brown sugar vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown sugar and feijoa different?
- Brown sugar is richer in iron and calcium, while feijoa is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and folate.
- Feijoa covers your daily need for vitamin C, 37% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar contains 12 times more sugar than feijoa. Brown sugar contains 97.02g of sugar, while feijoa contains 8.2g.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than feijoa (31).
Sugars, brown and Feijoa, raw types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +388.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +407.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
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.
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
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:
0.71 g
Fats:
0.42 g
Carbs:
15.21 g
Water:
83.28 g
Other:
0.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +544.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +491.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +6114.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.93 g
Glucose:
2.32 g
Fructose:
2.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3127.3% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +71.9% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +165.8% |
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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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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.9mg | 37% |
Carbs | 98.09g | 15.21g | 28% |
Fiber | 0g | 6.4g | 26% |
Calories | 380kcal | 61kcal | 16% |
Calcium | 83mg | 17mg | 7% |
Iron | 0.71mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
Folate | 1µg | 23µg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 2.95g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 4mg | 19mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.136g | 1% |
Protein | 0.12g | 0.71g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.295mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
Fats | 0g | 0.42g | 1% |
Sodium | 28mg | 3mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.047mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
Potassium | 133mg | 172mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 98.09g | 8.81g | N/A |
Magnesium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
Sugar | 97.02g | 8.2g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.104g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.056g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.107g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
11%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Feijoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Feijoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is cheaper?

Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.