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Sweet roll vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sweet roll and brown sugar

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and iron in sweet roll is higher than in brown sugar.
  • Sweet roll covers your daily selenium needs 29% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less cholesterol.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of sweet roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +125.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 +2067.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1695.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1750.7%
Contains more OtherOther +277.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet roll 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Brown sugar DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 0g 50%
Selenium 17µg 1.2µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0mg 27%
Fats 16.4g 0g 25%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0mg 20%
Folate 72µg 1µg 18%
Carbs 50.9g 98.09g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 0.11mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.079g 0g 14%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0mg 13%
Sodium 304mg 28mg 12%
Protein 6.2g 0.12g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 0g 12%
Iron 1.6mg 0.71mg 11%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.064mg 10%
Phosphorus 76mg 4mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin A 62µg 0µg 7%
Choline 41.3mg 2.3mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.03mg 5%
Copper 0.088mg 0.047mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.132mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.041mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 111mg 133mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calcium 72mg 83mg 1%
Calories 372kcal 380kcal 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 31.73g 97.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.079g)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.