Brown sugar vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brown sugar and pear?
- Brown sugar is richer in calcium and iron, yet pear is richer in fiber.
- Pear's daily need coverage for fiber is 12% higher.
- Brown sugar has 10 times more sugar than pear. Brown sugar has 97.02g of sugar, while pear has 9.75g.
- Pear has a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.
We used Sugars, brown and Pears, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +822.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +169.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.7% |
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:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
83.96 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +544.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6165.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
2.6 g
Fructose:
6.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +13218.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +92.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +478.4% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 15.23g | 28% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 57kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 6.42g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.094g | 1% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 12.13g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 9.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)