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Brown sugar vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown sugar and Italian ice

  • Italian ice has less Calcium, and Iron.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2116.7%
Contains more IronIron +688.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +370%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.03mg

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +626.6%
Contains more OtherOther +800%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6347.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Italian ice Opinion
Calories 380kcal 53kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.03g Brown sugar
Fats 0g 0.02g Italian ice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 98.09g 13.5g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 13.5g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 1mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 6mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.09mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Italian ice
Copper 0.047mg 0.01mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.03mg
Phosphorus 4mg 0mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Manganese 0.064mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.1µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.005mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.002mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 5µg Italian ice
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Italian ice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.