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Brown sugar vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brown sugar and red Wine

  • The amount of calcium in brown sugar is higher than in red Wine.
  • Red Wine has 156 times less sugar than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 97.02g of sugar, while red Wine has 0.62g.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of red Wine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +937.5%
Contains more IronIron +54.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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%
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% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3658.2%
Contains more WaterWater +6354.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2306.7%
~equal in Fats ~0g

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 Red Wine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Red Wine DV% diff.
Carbs 98.09g 2.61g 32%
Calories 380kcal 85kcal 15%
Calcium 83mg 8mg 8%
Copper 0.047mg 0.011mg 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.132mg 3%
Iron 0.71mg 0.46mg 3%
Phosphorus 4mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.2µg 2%
Choline 2.3mg 5.7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.224mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.14mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 12mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Protein 0.12g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 2.61g N/A
Potassium 133mg 127mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Folate 1µg 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Red Wine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Wine
Red Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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.

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.