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Cane syrup vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cane syrup and brown sugar

  • Cane syrup has more iron and vitamin B1; however, brown sugar has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cane syrup is 36% higher.
  • Cane syrup is lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Syrup, Cane 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
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 IronIron +407%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +538.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +1840.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cane syrup Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 269kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0g 0.12g Brown sugar
Net carbs 73.14g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 73.14g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Cane syrup
Calcium 13mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 63mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 3.6mg 0.71mg Cane syrup
Sugar 73.2g 97.02g Cane syrup
Copper 0.02mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.19mg 0.03mg Cane syrup
Phosphorus 8mg 4mg Cane syrup
Sodium 58mg 28mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 0µg 1µg Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cane syrup Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
4%
Cane syrup
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cane syrup
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.