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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.
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%
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~90mg

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%
Mars
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~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
Mars
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4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
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.
Brown sugar Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Mars Opinion
Calories 380kcal 475kcal Mars
Protein 0.12g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0g 19.32g Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Net carbs 98.09g 70.4g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 72.4g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 90mg Mars
Potassium 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.86mg Mars
Sugar 97.02g 58.94g Mars
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 136mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.131g Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 11.651g Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.