Brown sugar vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brown sugar and milkshake
- Brown sugar has more iron; however, milkshake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and calcium.
- Milkshake covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 22% more than brown sugar.
- Milkshake contains 7 times less iron than brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 0.71mg of iron, while milkshake contains 0.1mg.
- The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.
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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 IronIron | +610% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +357.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1200% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2775% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +521.7% |
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:
3.86 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
17.75 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
0.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +452.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +3116.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +5456% |
Contains more OtherOther | +102.2% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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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 | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Carbs | 98.09g | 17.75g | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 4mg | 115mg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
Calories | 380kcal | 112kcal | 13% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 1.886g | 9% |
Iron | 0.71mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
Protein | 0.12g | 3.86g | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
Calcium | 83mg | 146mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
Fats | 0g | 3.03g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.368mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 25µg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
Sodium | 28mg | 95mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.875g | 2% |
Choline | 2.3mg | 14.3mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
Selenium | 1.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.113g | 1% |
Potassium | 133mg | 183mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 98.09g | 17.75g | N/A |
Sugar | 97.02g | 17.75g | N/A |
Copper | 0.047mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.105mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)