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Brown sugar vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brown sugar and Sweet roll

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Iron in Sweet roll is higher than in Brown sugar.
  • Sweet roll covers your daily Selenium needs 29% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
7
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Iron +125.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Zinc +1866.7%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +368.8%
Contains more Selenium +1316.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Contains more Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Iron +125.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Zinc +1866.7%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +368.8%
Contains more Selenium +1316.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
0
:
11
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2067.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
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%
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2067.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Carbs +92.7%
Contains more Protein +5066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1750.7%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +92.7%
Contains more Protein +5066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1750.7%
Contains more Other +277.8%

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 Sweet roll
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 Sweet roll Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 48.5g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 6.2g Sweet roll
Fats 0g 16.4g Sweet roll
Carbs 98.09g 50.9g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 372kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 31.73g Sweet roll
Fiber 0g 2.4g Sweet roll
Calcium 83mg 72mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 1.6mg Sweet roll
Magnesium 9mg 17mg Sweet roll
Phosphorus 4mg 76mg Sweet roll
Potassium 133mg 111mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 304mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.59mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.047mg 0.088mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.064mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Selenium 1.2µg 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 0IU 214IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 62µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.384mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.406mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.107mg Sweet roll
Folate 1µg 72µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 3.079g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.797g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.473g Sweet roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.079g)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.