Brown sugar vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown sugar and penne
- The amount of phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and monounsaturated fat in penne is higher than in brown sugar.
- Penne covers your daily phosphorus needs 16% more than brown sugar.
- Penne has 51 times less sugar than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 97.02g of sugar, while penne has 1.9g.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +3566.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2850% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +483.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +4650% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +5303% |
Contains more OtherOther | +144.4% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Carbs | 98.09g | 16.8g | 27% |
Phosphorus | 4mg | 118mg | 16% |
Calories | 380kcal | 126kcal | 13% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
Protein | 0.12g | 5.7g | 11% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 2.3g | 10% |
Sodium | 28mg | 248mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.03mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
Fats | 0g | 4g | 6% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 30mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.047mg | 5% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.4g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.064mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Iron | 0.71mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
Calcium | 83mg | 89mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 98.09g | 14.1g | N/A |
Potassium | 133mg | 122mg | 0% |
Sugar | 97.02g | 1.9g | N/A |
Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Choline | 2.3mg | 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?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.