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Sherbet vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sherbet and Brown sugar

  • Sherbet has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Brown sugar has more Iron.

The food types used in this comparison are Sherbet, orange 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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +407.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.8%

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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 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 B5Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +816.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4832.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 144kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 1.1g 0.12g Sherbet
Fats 2g 0g Sherbet
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Sherbet
Net carbs 29.1g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 30.4g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 54mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 96mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.14mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 24.32g 97.02g Sherbet
Fiber 1.3g 0g Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.48mg 0.03mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 4mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 46IU 0IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.5µg 1.2µg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.132mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Sherbet
Folate 4µg 1µg Sherbet
Choline 7.7mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 0g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0g Sherbet
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.

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