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Tabletop Sweeteners vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tabletop Sweeteners and brown sugar

  • Tabletop Sweeteners have less calcium and iron.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than tabletop Sweeteners.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, liquid 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 0% 0.3% 0% 4.1% 12% 2.5% 0% 0.26% 0% 2.7%
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 +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +545.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 24%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 76.1 g
Water: 23.9 g
Other: 0 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +1683.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tabletop Sweeteners Brown sugar DV% diff.
Calcium 1mg 83mg 8%
Iron 0.11mg 0.71mg 8%
Carbs 76.1g 98.09g 7%
Calories 279kcal 380kcal 5%
Potassium 0mg 133mg 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.03mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 28mg 1%
Phosphorus 0mg 4mg 1%
Copper 0.037mg 0.047mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Protein 0g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 76g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 76g 97.02g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Choline 0mg 2.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tabletop Sweeteners Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Tabletop Sweeteners
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Tabletop Sweeteners
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tabletop Sweeteners
Tabletop Sweeteners is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tabletop Sweeteners
Tabletop Sweeteners contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tabletop Sweeteners
Tabletop Sweeteners is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
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)
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. Tabletop Sweeteners - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168142/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.