Brown Sugar vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Brown Sugar and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brown sugar
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown sugar and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and brown sugar are high in calories and sugar.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Ketchup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and brown sugar are high in calories. Brown sugar has 276% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and brown sugar has 380 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown sugar is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to ketchup for fat. Brown sugar has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Sugar | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 96% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and ketchup has 72% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Both ketchup and brown sugar are high in sugar. Brown sugar has 356% more sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and brown sugar has 97g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and brown sugar contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has more Vitamin C than brown sugar - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has more Vitamin A than brown sugar - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup has more Vitamin E than brown sugar - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid.
| Brown Sugar | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.11 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.132 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 453% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and brown sugar contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 111% more potassium than brown sugar - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 133mg 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: Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) and Ketchup (Catsup) .
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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% | 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 ketchup or brown sugar contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and brown sugar are high in calories. Brown sugar has 280% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and brown sugar has 380 calories.
Does ketchup or brown sugar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and ketchup has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or brown sugar contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.