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Pork Meat vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork Meat and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 79% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 +62%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6575%
Contains more Potassium +216.5%
Contains more Zinc +7966.7%
Contains more Copper +136.2%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Contains more Calcium +1283.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Manganese +392.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6575%
Contains more Potassium +216.5%
Contains more Zinc +7966.7%
Contains more Copper +136.2%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Contains more Calcium +1283.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Manganese +392.3%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21708.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5082.8%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +21708.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5082.8%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 26.17g 0.12g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 0g Pork Meat
Carbs 0g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 143kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0g 97.02g Pork Meat
Calcium 6mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 1.15mg 0.71mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 4mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 133mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 2.42mg 0.03mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.047mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 38.2µg 1.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 0.11mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.132mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.041mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 1µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Pork Meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.033g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 1.198g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 0g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Pork Meat
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.