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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
Icing
2
:
8
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +343.8%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +343.8%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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
Icing
6
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Brown sugar
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
3
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1024.6%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1024.6%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +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
Net carbs 67.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0g 0.12g Brown sugar
Fats 16.23g 0g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 418kcal 380kcal Icing
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 63.1g 97.02g Icing
Calcium 3mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.16mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 1mg 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 18mg 4mg Icing
Potassium 34mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 184mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.07mg 0.03mg Icing
Copper 0mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.1µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0mg Icing
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
Folate 8µg 1µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
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?
?
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.