Salt vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Salt and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salt
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salt and brown sugar:
- Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salt (Salt, table) 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 salt has less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Salt | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and salt has less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and salt contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Salt | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | ~ | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 246% more calcium than salt - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar and salt contain similar amounts of iron - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar has 15 times more potassium than salt - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg 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: Salt (Salt, table) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
Salt g
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Brown Sugar g
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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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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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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% | sodium | 5% |
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| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
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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 salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown sugar is high in calories and salt has less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does brown sugar or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does brown sugar or salt contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than salt - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.