Brown sugar vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown sugar and yogurt
- Brown sugar has more iron; however, yogurt is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Yogurt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than brown sugar.
- Yogurt has 30 times less sugar than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 97.02g of sugar, while yogurt has 3.24g.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of yogurt is 19.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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 IronIron | +914.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +708.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +556.5% |
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:
10.19 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
85.1 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2624.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8391.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6250.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.54 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.7 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 3.6g | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.75µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.278mg | 21% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 10.19g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 135mg | 19% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 59kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 9.7µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.331mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 110mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 15.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.208mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.117g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 141mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)