Brown sugar vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between brown sugar and corn
- Brown sugar has more calcium; however, corn has more vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, and zinc.
- Corn's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 13% more.
- Brown sugar has 28 times more calcium than corn. Brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, while corn has 3mg.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than corn.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +2666.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1825% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1165.2% |
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:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +367.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2741.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5378.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.17 g
Sucrose:
2.74 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3351.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +40.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 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 | 20.98g | 26% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 96kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.792mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1.683mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.139mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 3.41g | 7% |
| Folate | 1µg | 23µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 29.1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.603g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.197g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.374g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0.79g | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.