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Brown sugar vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and tart

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin A, and phosphorus than tart.
  • Tart covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 42% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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%
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more IronIron +381.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +975%

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%
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +3354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9900%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3225%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +798.5%
Contains more OtherOther +162.2%

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 Tart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Tart DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.549mg 42%
Iron 0.71mg 3.42mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 285µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.38mg 26%
Folate 1µg 100µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.285mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.8mg 23%
Selenium 1.2µg 12.9µg 21%
Sodium 28mg 361mg 14%
Phosphorus 4mg 93mg 13%
Fats 0g 5.99g 9%
Magnesium 9mg 44mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.338g 8%
Protein 0.12g 3.99g 8%
Carbs 98.09g 76.8g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.393g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.878g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.53mg 4%
Calcium 83mg 44mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Copper 0.047mg 0.073mg 3%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 66mg 2%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.28mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Choline 2.3mg 8.4mg 1%
Calories 380kcal 372kcal 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.393g)
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 ($)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.