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Brown sugar vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Squid

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 225% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +116.9%
Contains more Iron +1426.8%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14400%
Contains more Potassium +378.9%
Contains more Zinc +11433.3%
Contains more Copper +2023.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.6%
Contains more Selenium +7366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +116.9%
Contains more Iron +1426.8%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14400%
Contains more Potassium +378.9%
Contains more Zinc +11433.3%
Contains more Copper +2023.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.6%
Contains more Selenium +7366.7%

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1890%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.5%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1890%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.5%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5881.1%
Contains more Protein +26966.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4461.2%
Contains more Other +646.7%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +5881.1%
Contains more Protein +26966.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4461.2%
Contains more Other +646.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Squid Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 1.64g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 98.09g 1.64g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 158kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Squid
Calcium 83mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.71mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 9mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 4mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 133mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 28mg 744mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.047mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.064mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 1.2µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 1µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.236g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.