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Brown sugar vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Pastry

  • Brown sugar contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin K than Pastry.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brown sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 +730%
Contains more Potassium +118%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Iron +260.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Manganese +662.5%
Contains more Selenium +1916.7%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +730%
Contains more Potassium +118%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Iron +260.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Manganese +662.5%
Contains more Selenium +1916.7%

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.
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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3689.1%
Contains more Folate +7700%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3689.1%
Contains more Folate +7700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Protein +5983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +534.3%
Contains more Other +122.2%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Protein +5983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +534.3%
Contains more Other +122.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 43.6g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 0g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 98.09g 45.1g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 551kcal Pastry
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 83mg 10mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 4mg 60mg Pastry
Potassium 133mg 61mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 249mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.047mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.064mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 1.2µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.021mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 0µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 0g 9.643g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.643g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.