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Brown sugar vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brown sugar and Oat

  • Brown sugar has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 211% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown and Oats.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Oat
Oat
Contains more Calcium +53.7%
Contains more Iron +564.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12975%
Contains more Potassium +222.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +13133.3%
Contains more Copper +1231.9%
Contains more Manganese +7581.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +53.7%
Contains more Iron +564.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12975%
Contains more Potassium +222.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +13133.3%
Contains more Copper +1231.9%
Contains more Manganese +7581.3%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
6
Oat
Oat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +773.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +922%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Brown sugar
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%
Oat
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +773.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +922%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +5500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Oat
Oat
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Protein +13975%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +513.4%
Contains more Other +282.2%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Oat
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Protein +13975%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +513.4%
Contains more Other +282.2%

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 Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 55.67g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 16.89g Oat
Fats 0g 6.9g Oat
Carbs 98.09g 66.27g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 389kcal Oat
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Oat
Fiber 0g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 83mg 54mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 9mg 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 4mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 133mg 429mg Oat
Sodium 28mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 0.03mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.047mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 0.064mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.119mg Oat
Folate 1µg 56µg Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 0g 1.217g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.535g Oat

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.