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Brown sugar vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Pudding

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Copper than Pudding.
  • Pudding covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 13% more than Brown sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more IronIron +108.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Pudding
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +391.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +399.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5357.5%
Contains more OtherOther +104.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pudding Opinion
Calories 380kcal 120kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 0g 3.15g Pudding
Net carbs 98.09g 18.84g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 19.64g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Brown sugar
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Pudding
Calcium 83mg 106mg Pudding
Potassium 133mg 150mg Pudding
Iron 0.71mg 0.34mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 0g 0.8g Pudding
Copper 0.047mg 0.111mg Pudding
Zinc 0.03mg 0.48mg Pudding
Phosphorus 4mg 87mg Pudding
Sodium 28mg 98mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Manganese 0.064mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 1.2µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.03mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Pudding
Folate 1µg 4µg Pudding
Choline 2.3mg 11.3mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 0g 1.81g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.18g Pudding
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 85.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.