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Marble cake vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marble cake and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Marble cake.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 39% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Contains more Iron +128.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +6775%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +187.2%
Contains more Manganese +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Potassium - 133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +128.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +6775%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +187.2%
Contains more Manganese +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Potassium - 133

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +131.3%
Contains more Other +411.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +131.3%
Contains more Other +411.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 3.4g 0.12g Marble cake
Fats 11.7g 0g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 416kcal 380kcal Marble cake
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 35.71g 97.02g Marble cake
Fiber 2.9g 0g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 1.62mg 0.71mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 4mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 519mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.35mg 0.03mg Marble cake
Copper 0.135mg 0.047mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.064mg Marble cake
Selenium 2.6µg 1.2µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.11mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 36µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 0g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.45g)
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. 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.