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

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Differences between Brown sugar and White chocolate

  • Brown sugar contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin E than White chocolate.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 97% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Candies, white chocolate.

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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% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +195.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +1182.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4791.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Water ~1.3g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar White chocolate Opinion
Calories 380kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 0.12g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0g 32.09g White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 98.09g 59.04g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 59.24g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 12mg White chocolate
Calcium 83mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 133mg 286mg White chocolate
Iron 0.71mg 0.24mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 59g White chocolate
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Copper 0.047mg 0.06mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.03mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 4mg 176mg White chocolate
Sodium 28mg 90mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.064mg 0.008mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 1µg 7µg White chocolate
Choline 2.3mg 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 0g 19.412g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.013g White chocolate
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.