Brown sugar vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brown sugar and herbal tea
- Brown sugar has more iron, calcium, and copper; however, herbal tea is higher in manganese.
- Herbal tea covers your daily need for manganese, 18% more than brown sugar.
- Herbal tea has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +937.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +565% |
| Contains more IronIron | +787.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +645.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +475% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7331.3% |
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Other
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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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 0g | 33% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 0kcal | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.477mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)