Brown sugar nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Sugars, brown
Important nutritional characteristics for Brown sugar
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Brown sugar glycemic index The GI for palm sugar https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944 The GI for palm sugar https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283230120Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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71 (high) |
Glycemic load | 2 (low) |
Insulin index ⓘ https://www.nature.com/articles/1600666.pdf?origin=ppub – II for sucrose is 83 | 83 |
Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 11 kcal |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tsp unpacked (3 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -3.9 (alkaline) |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 100% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 100% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 82% of foods
Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 79% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 75% of foods
Brown sugar calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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Calories in 100 grams | 380 | |
Calories in 1 tsp unpacked | 11 | 3 g |
Calories in 1 cup packed | 836 | 220 g |
Calories in 1 cup unpacked | 551 | 145 g |
Calories in 1 tsp packed | 17 | 4.6 g |
Calories in 1 tsp brownulated | 12 | 3.2 g |
Brown sugar Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Brown sugar glycemic index
The GI for palm sugar https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944 The GI for palm sugar https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283230120Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Brown sugar Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B2:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
0.01mg of 16mg
0.06%
Vitamin B5:
0.01mg of 5mg
0.24%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0.28%
Folate:
0.09µg of 400µg
0.02%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0.21mg of 550mg
0.04%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 50 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 65 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.9 g of 300 g
2.9 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 2,000 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0 g
0 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.8 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Brown sugar
Sugar:
2.9 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0.03 g
All nutrients for Brown sugar per selected serving size (1 tsp unpacked - 3g)
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 11kcal | 1% | 18% | 8.1 times more than Orange |
Protein | 0g | 0% | 94% | 23.5 times less than Broccoli |
Fats | 0g | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Net carbs | 2.9g | N/A | 0% | 1.8 times more than Chocolate |
Carbs | 2.9g | 1% | 0% | 3.5 times more than Rice |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Magnesium | 0.27mg | 0% | 85% | 15.6 times less than Almonds |
Calcium | 2.5mg | 0% | 25% | 1.5 times less than Milk |
Potassium | 4mg | 0% | 75% | 1.1 times less than Cucumber |
Iron | 0.02mg | 0% | 70% | 3.7 times less than Beef broiled |
Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | 21% | 10.8 times more than Coca-Cola |
Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Copper | 0mg | 0% | 82% | 3 times less than Shiitake |
Zinc | 0mg | 0% | 96% | 210.3 times less than Beef broiled |
Phosphorus | 0.12mg | 0% | 96% | 45.5 times less than Chicken meat |
Sodium | 0.84mg | 0% | 79% | 17.5 times less than White Bread |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Manganese | 0mg | 0% | 65% | |
Selenium | 0.04µg | 0% | 81% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0% | 91% | 87 times less than Turkey meat |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0% | 86% | 8.6 times less than Sunflower seeds |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 82% | 2.9 times less than Oat |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Folate | 0.03µg | 0% | 93% | 61 times less than Brussels sprouts |
Choline | 0.07mg | 0% | 95% | |
Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | 86% | 5.3 times less than Apple |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
0
Total Fat
0g
0
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.04%
Sodium 0.84mg
0.98%
Total Carbohydrate
2.9g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
2.5mg
0.25%
Iron
0.02mg
0.27%
Potassium
4mg
0.12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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