Chicken Breast vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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
chicken breast
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and chicken breast are high in calories.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and chicken breast are high in calories. Brown sugar has 130% more calories than chicken breast - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brown sugar per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 21% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and chicken breast has less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and chicken breast has less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 257 times more protein than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brown sugar has less saturated fat than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Brown sugar has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than brown sugar - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than brown sugar - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Breast | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 453% more calcium than chicken breast - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar and chicken breast contain similar amounts of iron - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 92% more potassium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | 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 chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and chicken breast are high in calories. Brown sugar has 130% more calories than chicken breast - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is brown sugar or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 257 times more protein than brown sugar - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does brown sugar or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does brown sugar or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than chicken breast - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.