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Brown sugar vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Potato salad different?

  • Brown sugar is richer in Calcium, while Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 23% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains 4 times more Calcium than Potato salad. Brown sugar contains 83mg of Calcium, while Potato salad contains 19mg.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Sugars, brown and Potato salad, home-prepared types were used in this article.

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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 +336.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +151.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +151.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.65

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +600%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +778.2%
Contains more Protein +2133.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5571.6%
Contains more Other +333.3%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +778.2%
Contains more Protein +2133.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5571.6%
Contains more Other +333.3%

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 Potato salad
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 Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 9.87g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 98.09g 11.17g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 143kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Potato salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 83mg 19mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.65mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 4mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 133mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 28mg 529mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.047mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.064mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 1.2µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 1µg 7µg Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.429g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown sugar Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.