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Brown sugar vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and vanilla extract

  • Brown sugar has more iron and calcium; however, vanilla extract has more vitamin B2 and manganese.
  • Vanilla extract has 8 times less sugar than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 97.02g of sugar, while vanilla extract has 12.65g.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Vanilla extract.

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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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +654.5%
Contains more IronIron +491.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +259.4%

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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +675.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3823.9%
Contains more OtherOther +7600%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Vanilla extract DV% diff.
Carbs 98.09g 12.65g 28%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.23mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.095mg 7%
Iron 0.71mg 0.12mg 7%
Calories 380kcal 288kcal 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0.072mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.425mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 9mg 1%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.11mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 12mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Protein 0.12g 0.06g 0%
Fats 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 12.65g N/A
Potassium 133mg 148mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 12.65g N/A
Phosphorus 4mg 6mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.