Brown sugar vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brown sugar and piña colada
- Brown sugar has more calcium and iron, while piña colada has more manganese and vitamin C.
- Piña colada's daily need coverage for manganese is 20% higher.
- Piña colada contains 10 times less calcium than brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 83mg of calcium, while piña colada contains 8mg.
- The amount of sugar in piña colada is lower.
- Piña colada has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of piña colada is 15, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.
The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +12.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +937.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +238.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +68.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +725% |
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 | +116.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
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:
0.42 g
Fats:
1.88 g
Carbs:
22.66 g
Water:
64.99 g
Other:
10.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4750% |
Contains more OtherOther | +2133.3% |
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 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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Carbs | 98.09g | 22.66g | 25% |
Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.528mg | 20% |
Calories | 380kcal | 174kcal | 10% |
Calcium | 83mg | 8mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 1.636g | 7% |
Iron | 0.71mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.047mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
Fats | 0g | 1.88g | 3% |
Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
Potassium | 133mg | 71mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Sodium | 28mg | 6mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.12g | 0.42g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 98.09g | 22.36g | N/A |
Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
Sugar | 97.02g | 22.33g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.082g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.033g | 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?

Piña colada is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Piña colada is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.636g)
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 ($)
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.