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Grenadine vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grenadine and Brown sugar

  • Grenadine contains less Iron, and Calcium than Brown sugar.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, grenadine 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 2.9% 1.8% 2.5% 1.9% 8.7% 3.5% 1.7% 3.5% 0% 3.3%
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 ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375%
Contains more IronIron +1320%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~4mg
~equal in Sodium ~28mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.91 g
Water: 32.4 g
Other: 0.69 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +2317.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.6%
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grenadine Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 268kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0g 0.12g Brown sugar
Net carbs 66.91g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 66.91g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 4mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 6mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 28mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.05mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 46.55g 97.02g Grenadine
Copper 0.026mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.13mg 0.03mg Grenadine
Phosphorus 4mg 4mg
Sodium 27mg 28mg Grenadine
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.6µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0mg Grenadine
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 0µg 1µg Brown sugar
Choline 0mg 2.3mg Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grenadine Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Grenadine
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Grenadine
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grenadine
Grenadine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Grenadine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168088/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.