Sugar substitute vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sugar substitute and Brown sugar
- Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Brown sugar is higher in Iron.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 80% more than Brown sugar.
- Brown sugar has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 CalciumCalcium | +959% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241% |
| Contains more IronIron | +343.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +571.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1616.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +582.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +795.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
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Fats
~0g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +23.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 380kcal |
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| Protein | 2.06g | 0.12g |
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| Net carbs | 84.17g | 98.09g |
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| Carbs | 84.77g | 98.09g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 879mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 39mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 4.03g | 97.02g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.03mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 572mg | 28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.064mg |
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| Selenium | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Choline | 2.3mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.11g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
1%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.