Brown sugar vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brown sugar and mars?
- Brown sugar has less fiber than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
- Brown sugar has 2 times more sugar than mars. Brown sugar has 97.02g of sugar, while mars has 58.94g.
We used Sugars, brown and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3466.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +411.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Fats | 0g | 19.32g | 30% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 72.4g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 4.28g | 8% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 475kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 83mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $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