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Lemonade vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemonade and Brown sugar?

  • Brown sugar is richer than Lemonade in Calcium, and Iron.
  • The amount of Sugar in Lemonade is lower.

We used Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water 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.
Lemonade
Lemonade
1
:
9
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +343.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +786.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Lemonade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 6% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 7% 1% 1%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +343.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +786.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
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.
Lemonade
Lemonade
5
:
4
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.3%
Equal in Folate - 1
Lemonade
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 2% 5% 1% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.3%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemonade
Lemonade
2
:
3
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6567.9%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +841.4%
Contains more Other +275%
Lemonade
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 g
Other: 0.12 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 +6567.9%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +841.4%
Contains more Other +275%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemonade Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 10.42g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0.07g 0.12g Brown sugar
Fats 0.04g 0g Lemonade
Carbs 10.42g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 40kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 9.98g 97.02g Lemonade
Calcium 4mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.16mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 2mg 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 2mg 4mg Brown sugar
Potassium 15mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 4mg 28mg Lemonade
Zinc 0.02mg 0.03mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.021mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.1µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Lemonade
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Lemonade
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0mg Lemonade
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0mg Lemonade
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0mg Lemonade
Vitamin B3 0.016mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 1µg
Saturated Fat 0.006g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Lemonade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.013g 0g Lemonade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemonade 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
2%
Lemonade
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Lemonade
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemonade
Lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.