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Brown sugar vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and White Bread

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Fiber than White Bread.
  • White Bread covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 44% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.5%
Contains more IronIron +408.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +737.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1733.3%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11000%
Contains more CholineCholine +534.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7275%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2617.9%
Contains more OtherOther +340%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +118.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar White Bread Opinion
Calories 380kcal 266kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0g 3.33g White Bread
Net carbs 98.09g 46.72g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 49.42g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 83mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 133mg 126mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 97.02g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 0g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.047mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.03mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 4mg 98mg White Bread
Sodium 28mg 490mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.064mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 1.2µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 1µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 0g 0.698g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.602g White Bread
Fructose 1.11g 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 91.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.