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Brown sugar vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Mackerel

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline than Mackerel.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Iron +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6250%
Contains more Potassium +291%
Contains more Zinc +3566.7%
Contains more Copper +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +6016.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Iron +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6250%
Contains more Potassium +291%
Contains more Zinc +3566.7%
Contains more Copper +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +6016.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
10
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +15316.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +3109%
Contains more Other +2877.8%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +15316.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +3109%
Contains more Other +2877.8%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 0g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 98.09g 0g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 305kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0g Mackerel
Calcium 83mg 66mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 9mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 4mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 133mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 28mg 4450mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.047mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 1µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 7.148g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 4422mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.