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Brown sugar vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brown sugar and Toffee?

  • Brown sugar is higher in Iron, yet Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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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 more Calcium +144.1%
Contains more Iron +2266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +160.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +1466.7%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +300%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +144.1%
Contains more Iron +2266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +160.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +1466.7%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +300%

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.134
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Water +143.6%
Contains more Protein +791.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +102.2%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +51.6%
Contains more Water +143.6%
Contains more Protein +791.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +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.
Brown sugar Toffee
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 64.72g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 98.09g 64.72g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 560kcal Toffee
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 63.47g Toffee
Calcium 83mg 34mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.03mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 133mg 51mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 135mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.12mg Toffee
Copper 0.047mg 0.003mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.002mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.8µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Toffee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.029mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.009mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.674g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 20.565g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.