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Brown sugar vs. Jellies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and jellies

  • Jellies contain less calcium and iron than brown sugar.
  • Jellies have 4 times less iron than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron, while jellies have 0.19mg.
  • Jellies are lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Jellies.

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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 4.3% 2.1% 4.8% 7.1% 3.7% 0.82% 2.6% 3.9% 17% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1085.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +273.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~30mg

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 3% 0% 0% 0% 0.25% 6% 0.68% 12% 4.6% 0% 0.75% 1.5% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +347.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
70% 30%
Protein: 0.15 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 69.95 g
Water: 29.77 g
Other: 0.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2121.6%

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 Jellies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Jellies DV% diff.
Carbs 98.09g 69.95g 9%
Calcium 83mg 7mg 8%
Iron 0.71mg 0.19mg 7%
Calories 380kcal 266kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Copper 0.047mg 0.011mg 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.132mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.026mg 2%
Potassium 133mg 54mg 2%
Choline 2.3mg 10.3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.197mg 1%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 6mg 1%
Protein 0.12g 0.15g 0%
Fats 0g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 68.95g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 51.22g N/A
Zinc 0.03mg 0.03mg 0%
Phosphorus 4mg 6mg 0%
Sodium 28mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.005g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.001g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Jellies
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%
Jellies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
5%
Jellies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellies
Jellies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jellies
Jellies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
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 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. Jellies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169642/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.