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Chicken meat vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken meat and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12 than chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 52% more than brown sugar.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +77.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +6366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1891.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +453.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +680.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +2765.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22650%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4336.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~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.
Chicken meat 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 Chicken meat Brown sugar DV% diff.
Protein 27.3g 0.12g 54%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.11mg 52%
Selenium 23.9µg 1.2µg 41%
Carbs 0g 98.09g 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.041mg 28%
Phosphorus 182mg 4mg 25%
Fats 13.6g 0g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.132mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.79g 0g 17%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.03mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0mg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 2.3mg 12%
Calories 239kcal 380kcal 7%
Iron 1.26mg 0.71mg 7%
Calcium 15mg 83mg 7%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 223mg 133mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.064mg 2%
Sodium 82mg 28mg 2%
Copper 0.066mg 0.047mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 98.09g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 97.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.