Grapes vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and brown sugar:
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Grape has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) 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 grape has 82% less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to brown sugar for fat. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and grape has 82% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grape has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and grape has 84% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grapes and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - grape has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grape has more Vitamin C than brown sugar - grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Grapes and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - grape has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Grapes and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Grape has more Vitamin K than brown sugar - grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grape has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid. Both grapes and brown sugar contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Grapes | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 730% more calcium than grape - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Grape has 44% more potassium than brown sugar - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Grapes or Brown Sugar .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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FAQ
Does brown sugar or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown sugar is high in calories and grape has 80% less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does brown sugar or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and grape has 80% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or grapes contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 730% more calcium than grape - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.