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Brown sugar vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Tonic water different?

  • Brown sugar has more Iron, and Calcium than Tonic water.
  • Tonic water has less Sugar.

Sugars, brown and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water are the varieties used 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
8
:
2
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Calcium +8200%
Contains more Iron +7000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Copper +683.3%
Contains more Manganese +6300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +8200%
Contains more Iron +7000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Copper +683.3%
Contains more Manganese +6300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%

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
4
:
0
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Tonic water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
1
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1014.7%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +6698.5%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1014.7%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +6698.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 8.8g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 8.8g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 34kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 8.8g Tonic water
Calcium 83mg 1mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.01mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 0mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 0mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 12mg Tonic water
Zinc 0.03mg 0.1mg Tonic water
Copper 0.047mg 0.006mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.001mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 0µg Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Tonic water
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.