Tea Powder vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Tea Powder and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tea powder
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tea powder and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and tea powder are high in calcium, calories and carbohydrates.
- Tea powder has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tea powder is a great source of iron.
- Tea powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and tea powder are high in calories. Brown sugar has 21% more calories than tea powder - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and tea powder has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tea powder is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to brown sugar for fat. Tea powder has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tea Powder | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both brown sugar and tea powder are high in carbohydrates. Brown sugar has 67% more carbohydrates than tea powder - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tea powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - tea powder has 8.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and tea powder has 94% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and tea powder has 5.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tea powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 167 times more protein than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and tea powder has 20.2g of protein.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Tea powder has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tea Powder | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 0.985 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 10.8 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 4.53 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.356 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 103 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brown sugar and tea powder are high in calcium. Tea powder has 42% more calcium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
iron
Tea powder is a great source of iron and it has 218% more iron than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and tea powder has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Tea powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 44 times more potassium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg 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: Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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FAQ
Does brown sugar or tea powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and tea powder are high in calories. Brown sugar has 20% more calories than tea powder - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and tea powder has 315 calories.
Does brown sugar or tea powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both brown sugar and tea powder are high in carbohydrates. brown sugar has 70% more carbohydrates than tea powder - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or tea powder contain more calcium?
Both brown sugar and tea powder are high in calcium. Tea powder has 40% more calcium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
Does brown sugar or tea powder contain more potassium?
Tea powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 44 times more potassium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium in 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.