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Brown sugar vs. Goobers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Goobers different?

  • Goobers have more Fiber, and Potassium than Brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Goobers is 61% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains 2 times more Sugar than Goobers. While Brown sugar contains 97.02g of Sugar, Goobers contain only 43g.

Sugars, brown and Candies, NESTLE, GOOBERS Chocolate Covered Peanuts are the varieties 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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +277.4%
Equal in Calcium - 89
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 27% 42% 0% 0% 45% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +277.4%
Equal in Calcium - 89

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +85.1%
Contains more Protein +7983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +211.1%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
10% 34% 53% 2%
Protein: 9.7 g
Fats: 34 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +85.1%
Contains more Protein +7983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +211.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Goobers Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 43.3g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 9.7g Goobers
Fats 0g 34g Goobers
Carbs 98.09g 53g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 512kcal Goobers
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 43g Goobers
Fiber 0g 9.7g Goobers
Calcium 83mg 89mg Goobers
Iron 0.71mg 1.1mg Goobers
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 502mg Goobers
Sodium 28mg 36mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Goobers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Goobers
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.07g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 12.1g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Goobers
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
0%
Goobers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
12%
Goobers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Goobers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167581/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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