Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Corn raw vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between corn raw and brown sugar

  • Corn raw has more vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and magnesium, while brown sugar has more calcium.
  • Corn raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 13% higher.
  • Corn raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn raw is 52, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Sugars, brown.

Infographic

Corn raw vs Brown sugar infographic
Infographic link

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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4050%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +443.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more CholineCholine +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2625%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5575.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +154.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +74.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10524.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Brown sugar DV% diff.
Carbs 18.7g 98.09g 26%
Calories 86kcal 380kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0mg 13%
Phosphorus 89mg 4mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.132mg 12%
Folate 42µg 1µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 2mg 83mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Magnesium 37mg 9mg 7%
Protein 3.27g 0.12g 6%
Choline 23mg 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.041mg 4%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.03mg 4%
Potassium 270mg 133mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0g 3%
Fats 1.35g 0g 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.71mg 2%
Sodium 15mg 28mg 1%
Fructose 1.94g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.325g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 0g 1%
Copper 0.054mg 0.047mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 6.26g 97.02g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 90.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.