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Egg white vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg white and Brown sugar different?

  • Egg white is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Brown sugar is higher in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Egg white covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains more Calcium +1085.7%
Contains more Iron +787.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains more Calcium +1085.7%
Contains more Iron +787.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +481.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.03

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +720%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.11
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% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +720%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6435.1%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Carbs +13337%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +8983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6435.1%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Carbs +13337%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +134985.7%
Contains more Glucose +297.1%
Contains more Fructose +1485.7%
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +134985.7%
Contains more Glucose +297.1%
Contains more Fructose +1485.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 10.9g 0.12g Egg white
Fats 0.17g 0g Egg white
Carbs 0.73g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 52kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 0.07g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0.71g 97.02g Egg white
Calcium 7mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.08mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Egg white
Phosphorus 15mg 4mg Egg white
Potassium 163mg 133mg Egg white
Sodium 166mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.03mg
Copper 0.023mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.011mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 20µg 1.2µg Egg white
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0mg Egg white
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.132mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 4µg 1µg Egg white
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Egg white
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
11%
Egg white
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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.
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.

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.