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Tart vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tart and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin A, and phosphorus than tart.
  • Tart covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 42% 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 Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 +388.9%
Contains more IronIron +381.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +975%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%

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.
Tart
10
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 +3354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9900%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
4
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3225%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +798.5%
Contains more OtherOther +162.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Brown sugar DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0mg 42%
Iron 3.42mg 0.71mg 34%
Vitamin A 285µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.041mg 26%
Folate 100µg 1µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.11mg 23%
Selenium 12.9µg 1.2µg 21%
Sodium 361mg 28mg 14%
Phosphorus 93mg 4mg 13%
Fats 5.99g 0g 9%
Magnesium 44mg 9mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 0g 8%
Protein 3.99g 0.12g 8%
Carbs 76.8g 98.09g 7%
Saturated fat 1.393g 0g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0g 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 44mg 83mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.073mg 0.047mg 3%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Potassium 66mg 133mg 2%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.03mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Choline 8.4mg 2.3mg 1%
Calories 372kcal 380kcal 0%
Net carbs 75.3g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 97.02g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.