Table salt vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between table salt and brown sugar
- Table salt contains less calcium than brown sugar.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1684% higher.
- The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
- Table salt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of table salt is 0, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.
The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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 ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1562.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +22077.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +570% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 28mg | 1684% |
| Carbs | 0g | 98.09g | 33% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 380kcal | 19% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 38730mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)