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Brown sugar vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brown sugar and Twizzlers?

  • Brown sugar is richer in Calcium, and Iron, yet Twizzlers are richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Brown sugar has 4 times more Potassium than Twizzlers. Brown sugar has 133mg of Potassium, while Twizzlers have 37mg.
  • Twizzlers contain less Sugar.

We used Sugars, brown and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.5%
Contains more IronIron +153.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%

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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
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~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1816.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1019.4%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Twizzlers Opinion
Calories 380kcal 347kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 0g 2.64g Twizzlers
Net carbs 98.09g 78.77g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 79.37g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 8mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 37mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.28mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 24mg Twizzlers
Sodium 28mg 195mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.54g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.14g Twizzlers
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Twizzlers
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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
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 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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.