Brown sugar vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown sugar and ginger
- Brown sugar has more calcium; however, ginger is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, fiber, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Ginger covers your daily copper needs 20% more than brown sugar.
- Ginger has 5 times less calcium than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, while ginger has 16mg.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of ginger is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Ginger root, 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 CalciumCalcium | +418.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1033.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +750% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.8% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +581.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1152.2% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +452% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1416.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5787.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Carbs | 98.09g | 17.77g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.226mg | 20% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 80kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 415mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.229mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 28.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 1.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.