Coconut vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut and brown sugar different?
- Coconut is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, iron, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, while brown sugar is higher in calcium.
- Coconut covers your daily need for saturated Fat 148% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar is lower in saturated Fat.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than coconut (59).
Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +825.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2725% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2243.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +741.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +492.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +426.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
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 | +3406.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +544.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 354kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 3.33g | 0.12g |
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| Fats | 33.49g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.23g | 98.09g |
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| Carbs | 15.23g | 98.09g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 6.23g | 97.02g |
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| Fiber | 9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.064mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg | 2.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.698g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.425g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.121mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.131mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg |
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| Lysine | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.202mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
8%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 90.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)