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Caramel vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Brown sugar different?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Brown sugar is higher in Iron.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, caramels and Sugars, brown types were used in this article.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more IronIron +407.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.8%

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.
Caramel
12
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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +247.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +534.3%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Brown sugar
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 Caramel Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 382kcal 380kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.12g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 77g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 17mg 9mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 83mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 133mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 65.5g 97.02g Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.44mg 0.03mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 4mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.8µg 1.2µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.11mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.132mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 1µg Caramel
Choline 8mg 2.3mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.