Fruit salad vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fruit salad and brown sugar?
- Fruit salad is higher in vitamin A, yet brown sugar is higher in calcium and iron.
- Fruit salad's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 12% more.
- The glycemic index of fruit salad is lower.
We used Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +654.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6329.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +651.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 13.05g | 98.09g | 28% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 380kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.356mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.014mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.03g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.05g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.004g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.