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Cherry vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cherry and Brown sugar?

  • Cherry is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Copper, yet Brown sugar is higher in Calcium.
  • Cherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 11% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cherry is lower.

We used Cherries, sour, red, raw and Sugars, brown types 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +121.3%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Contains more Iron +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +121.3%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Contains more Iron +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

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.
Cherry
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +733.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6327.6%
Contains more Carbs +705.3%
Contains more Other +15.4%
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +733.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6327.6%
Contains more Carbs +705.3%
Contains more Other +15.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +209.6%
Contains more Fructose +216.2%
Contains more Sucrose +11720%
9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +209.6%
Contains more Fructose +216.2%
Contains more Sucrose +11720%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 1g 0.12g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 50kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 3.51g 1.11g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 97.02g Cherry
Fiber 1.6g 0g Cherry
Calcium 16mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.32mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 15mg 4mg Cherry
Potassium 173mg 133mg Cherry
Sodium 3mg 28mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.03mg Cherry
Copper 0.104mg 0.047mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.064mg Cherry
Selenium 0µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 1283IU 0IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.11mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.132mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.041mg Cherry
Folate 8µg 1µg Cherry
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Cherry
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.