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Pudding vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pudding and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Copper than Pudding.
  • Pudding covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 13% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.3%
Contains more IronIron +108.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%

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.
Pudding
11
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% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5357.5%
Contains more OtherOther +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +399.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 120kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 3.16g 0.12g Pudding
Fats 3.15g 0g Pudding
Net carbs 18.84g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 19.64g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Pudding
Calcium 106mg 83mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg 133mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 11.96g 97.02g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0.047mg Pudding
Zinc 0.48mg 0.03mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 4mg Pudding
Sodium 98mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 139IU 0IU Pudding
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0.064mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg 1.2µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.11mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.132mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Pudding
Folate 4µg 1µg Pudding
Choline 11.3mg 2.3mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 0g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0g Pudding
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pudding Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Pudding
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 85.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.