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Brown sugar vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brown sugar and margarine

  • Brown sugar has more iron, calcium, and copper, while margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 78% higher.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of margarine is 0, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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.
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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +638.9%
Contains more IronIron +1083.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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.
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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.6%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +439.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13912.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1132.8%
Contains more OtherOther +324.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 24.302g 162%
Fats 0g 80.71g 124%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 38.877g 97%
Vitamin A 0µg 819µg 91%
Vitamin K 0µg 93µg 78%
Saturated fat 0g 15.189g 69%
Vitamin E 0mg 9mg 60%
Carbs 98.09g 0.7g 32%
Calories 380kcal 717kcal 17%
Calcium 83mg 3mg 8%
Iron 0.71mg 0.06mg 8%
Copper 0.047mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg 3%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.009mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg 2%
Choline 2.3mg 12.4mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Magnesium 9mg 3mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg 1%
Protein 0.12g 0.16g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.03mg 0mg 0%
Phosphorus 4mg 5mg 0%
Folate 1µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.