Apple Cider vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and brown sugar:
- Apple cider has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown sugar is high in calories and apple cider has 88% less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to brown sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and apple cider has 88% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple cider has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and apple cider has 90% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple cider and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple cider has more Vitamin C than brown sugar - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple cider and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apple cider has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both apple cider and brown sugar contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Apple Cider | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 938% more calcium than apple cider - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar has 492% more iron than apple cider - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 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 apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown sugar is high in calories and apple cider has 90% less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does brown sugar or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and apple cider has 90% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or apple cider contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 940% more calcium than apple cider - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.