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Brown sugar vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brown sugar and roe

  • Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than roe.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% higher.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roe is 27, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4208.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg

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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1892.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5008.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23750%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4275.4%
Contains more OtherOther +477.8%

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 Roe
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 Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 1.2µg 51.7µg 92%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.949mg 73%
Phosphorus 4mg 515mg 73%
Protein 0.12g 28.62g 57%
Carbs 98.09g 1.92g 32%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.277mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.404g 23%
Folate 1µg 92µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.154mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.192mg 13%
Fats 0g 8.23g 13%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.28mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.185mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Calories 380kcal 204kcal 9%
Copper 0.047mg 0.128mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.866g 8%
Calcium 83mg 28mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.129g 5%
Potassium 133mg 283mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Sodium 28mg 117mg 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.013mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Iron 0.71mg 0.77mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $100)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.