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Nougat vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nougat and Brown sugar

  • Nougat has more Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Brown sugar is richer in Calcium.
  • Nougat covers your daily Vitamin E needs 18% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, nougat, with almonds and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Nougat
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%

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.
Nougat
9
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% 0.06% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
4
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2675%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +60.4%
~equal in Carbs ~98.09g
~equal in Other ~0.45g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 398kcal 380kcal Nougat
Protein 3.33g 0.12g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 0g Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Net carbs 89.09g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 92.39g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Nougat
Calcium 32mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 105mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.59mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 44.97g 97.02g Nougat
Fiber 3.3g 0g Nougat
Copper 0.134mg 0.047mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.03mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 4mg Nougat
Sodium 33mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Nougat
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.064mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 1.2µg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.11mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Nougat
Folate 5µg 1µg Nougat
Choline 5.1mg 2.3mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 0g Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat Brown sugar
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
9%
Nougat
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.