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Brown sugar vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brown sugar and salmon raw

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1 in salmon raw is higher than in brown sugar.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 133% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +591.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.4%
Contains more IronIron +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2941.7%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1895.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5011.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1082.2%

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 Salmon raw
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 Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Selenium 1.2µg 36.5µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.818mg 60%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 7.86mg 48%
Protein 0.12g 19.84g 39%
Carbs 98.09g 0g 33%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.664mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.38mg 29%
Phosphorus 4mg 200mg 28%
Copper 0.047mg 0.25mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.226mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.539g 17%
Calories 380kcal 142kcal 12%
Potassium 133mg 490mg 11%
Fats 0g 6.34g 10%
Calcium 83mg 12mg 7%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.64mg 6%
Folate 1µg 25µg 6%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.103g 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.981g 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.016mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 28mg 44mg 1%
Iron 0.71mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $13)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.