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 for calcium, 80% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 879mg | 83mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 28mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.71mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 98.09g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.06g | 0.12g | 4% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 380kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% |
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
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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 | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
