Brown sugar vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between brown sugar and salsa
- Brown sugar has more calcium; however, salsa has more iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, and copper.
- Salsa's daily need coverage for iron is 19% more.
- Brown sugar has 7 times more calcium than salsa. Brown sugar has 83mg of calcium, while salsa has 12mg.
- Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +591.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +881.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1301.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6594% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 7g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 2.24mg | 19% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 36kcal | 17% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 430mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Folate | 1µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 270mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.107g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.016g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
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 vitamins?
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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.