Brown sugar vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown sugar and whey different?
- Brown sugar is richer in iron, while whey is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Whey covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 12% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar contains 19 times more sugar than whey. Brown sugar contains 97.02g of sugar, while whey contains 5.14g.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than whey (43).
Sugars, brown and Whey, sweet, fluid types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1083.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1075% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1050% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +595.7% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1808.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +608.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6849.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 5.14g | 31% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 27kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.158mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 46mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.383mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 161mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 91.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.