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Brown sugar vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brown sugar and Pilaf?

  • Brown sugar has less Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains less Sodium.

We used Sugars, brown and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3750%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Zinc +3266.7%
Contains more Copper +253.2%
Contains more Manganese +1278.1%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Calcium - 83
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3750%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Zinc +3266.7%
Contains more Copper +253.2%
Contains more Manganese +1278.1%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Calcium - 83

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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11
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5470%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Folate +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5470%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Folate +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Protein +8583.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +500%
Contains more Other +757.8%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Protein +8583.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +500%
Contains more Other +757.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +31420%
Contains more Glucose +1250%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +31420%
Contains more Glucose +1250%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 75.11g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 98.09g 76.31g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 359kcal Brown sugar
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 1.11g 0g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 83mg
Iron 0.71mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 9mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 4mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 133mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 28mg 1303mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.047mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.064mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 1.2µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 1µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.307g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.