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Brown sugar vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Hazelnut

  • Brown sugar contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate than Hazelnut.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hazelnut is 266% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +562%
Contains more Magnesium +1711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +7150%
Contains more Potassium +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +8066.7%
Contains more Copper +3570.2%
Contains more Manganese +9548.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +562%
Contains more Magnesium +1711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +7150%
Contains more Potassium +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +8066.7%
Contains more Copper +3570.2%
Contains more Manganese +9548.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.2%
Contains more Folate +11200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.2%
Contains more Folate +11200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +487.4%
Contains more Protein +12358.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +296.3%
Contains more Other +408.9%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Carbs +487.4%
Contains more Protein +12358.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +296.3%
Contains more Other +408.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2151.4%
Contains more Glucose +1828.6%
Contains more Fructose +1485.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2151.4%
Contains more Glucose +1828.6%
Contains more Fructose +1485.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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 Hazelnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 7g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 0g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 98.09g 16.7g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 1.11g 0.07g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 4.34g Hazelnut
Fiber 0g 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 83mg 114mg Hazelnut
Iron 0.71mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 9mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 4mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 133mg 680mg Hazelnut
Sodium 28mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 0.03mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Copper 0.047mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 0.064mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 1.2µg 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 0mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.113mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 1µg 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 0µg 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 0g 4.464g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.92g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Hazelnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.