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Brown sugar vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Sherbet

  • Brown sugar has more Iron, while Sherbet has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Sherbet contains 5 times less Iron than Brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 0.71mg of Iron, while Sherbet contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Sherbet is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +407.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +816.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4832.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Sherbet Opinion
Calories 380kcal 144kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 1.1g Sherbet
Fats 0g 2g Sherbet
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Net carbs 98.09g 29.1g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 30.4g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 54mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 96mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.14mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Copper 0.047mg 0.028mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 4mg 40mg Sherbet
Sodium 28mg 46mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.064mg 0.011mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.063mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.023mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Folate 1µg 4µg Sherbet
Choline 2.3mg 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 0g 1.16g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g Sherbet
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 Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.