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Brown sugar vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brown sugar and French fries

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +361.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3025%
Contains more Potassium +335.3%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +163.8%
Contains more Manganese +285.9%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +361.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3025%
Contains more Potassium +335.3%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +163.8%
Contains more Manganese +285.9%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +136.7%
Contains more Protein +2758.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2776.9%
Contains more Other +311.1%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Carbs +136.7%
Contains more Protein +2758.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2776.9%
Contains more Other +311.1%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar French fries Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 37.64g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 98.09g 41.44g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 312kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 83mg 18mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 9mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 4mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 133mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 28mg 210mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.047mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.064mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 1µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.336g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

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Brown sugar French fries
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%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.