Brown sugar vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between Brown sugar and Toffee?
- Brown sugar is higher in Iron, yet Toffee is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
- Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
- Brown sugar has 24 times more Iron than Toffee. While Brown sugar has 0.71mg of Iron, Toffee has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Brown sugar is lower.
We used Sugars, brown and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +279.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~µg
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:
1.07 g
Fats:
32.75 g
Carbs:
64.72 g
Water:
0.55 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +791.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 380kcal | 560kcal |
|
| Protein | 0.12g | 1.07g |
|
| Fats | 0g | 32.75g |
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
|
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 64.72g |
|
| Carbs | 98.09g | 64.72g |
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 104mg |
|
| Magnesium | 9mg | 4mg |
|
| Calcium | 83mg | 34mg |
|
| Potassium | 133mg | 51mg |
|
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.03mg |
|
| Sugar | 97.02g | 63.47g |
|
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.003mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.12mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 32mg |
|
| Sodium | 28mg | 135mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1152IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 319µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.94mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.002mg |
|
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.8µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.008mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.068mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.029mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.134mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.009mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.8µg |
|
| Folate | 1µg | 2µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.674g |
|
|
| Choline | 2.3mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 20.565g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 8.964g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.222g |
|
| Fructose | 1.11g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals