Boiled Egg vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and boiled egg are high in calcium and calories.
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, brown sugar contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and boiled egg are high in calories. Brown sugar has 145% more calories than boiled egg - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brown sugar per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 100% |
| Fat | 64% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 99% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and boiled egg has 99% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 103 times more protein than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brown sugar has less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and brown sugar has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brown sugar - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than brown sugar - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than brown sugar - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, brown sugar contains more niacin.
| Boiled Egg | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brown sugar and boiled egg are high in calcium. Brown sugar has 66% more calcium than boiled egg - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 68% more iron than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does brown sugar or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and boiled egg are high in calories. Brown sugar has 150% more calories than boiled egg - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is brown sugar or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 103 times more protein than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does brown sugar or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both brown sugar and boiled egg are high in calcium. Brown sugar has 70% more calcium than boiled egg - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.