Olive oil vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between olive oil and brown sugar?
- Olive oil is higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet brown sugar is higher in calcium and copper.
- Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 96% more.
- The glycemic index of olive oil is lower.
We used Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
0 g
Other:
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Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0g | 182% |
| Fats | 100g | 0g | 154% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 0mg | 96% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0g | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0g | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Carbs | 0g | 98.09g | 33% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 380kcal | 25% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 2.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
34%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.