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Icing vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Icing and Brown sugar

  • Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Brown sugar has more Calcium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Icing is 23% higher.

Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.2%
Contains more IronIron +343.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%

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.
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1024.6%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 418kcal 380kcal Icing
Protein 0g 0.12g Brown sugar
Fats 16.23g 0g Icing
Net carbs 67.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 67.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 1mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 3mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 34mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.16mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 63.1g 97.02g Icing
Copper 0mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.07mg 0.03mg Icing
Phosphorus 18mg 4mg Icing
Sodium 184mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0mg Icing
Manganese 0mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.1µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.11mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
Folate 8µg 1µg Icing
Choline 2.3mg 2.3mg
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0g Icing
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
12%
Icing
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.