Brown Sugar vs. Simple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Brown Sugar and Simple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brown sugar
versus
simple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown sugar and simple syrup:
- Both simple syrup and brown sugar are high in calories, carbohydrates and sugar.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Simple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both simple syrup and brown sugar are high in calories. Brown sugar has 41% more calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories per 100 grams and brown sugar has 380 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown sugar is similar to simple syrup for protein, carbs and fat. Brown sugar has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for simple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Sugar | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both simple syrup and brown sugar are high in carbohydrates. Brown sugar has 34% more carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Both simple syrup and brown sugar are high in sugar. Brown sugar has 33% more sugar than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar per 100 grams and brown sugar has 97g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and simple syrup contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Simple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brown sugar and simple syrup contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Brown Sugar | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.13 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.11 MG | 0.1 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 538% more calcium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron and it has 407% more iron than brown sugar - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar has 111% more potassium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 63mg 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 Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) .
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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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does simple syrup or brown sugar contain more calories in 100 grams?Both simple syrup and brown sugar are high in calories. Brown sugar has 40% more calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories in 100g and brown sugar has 380 calories.
Does simple syrup or brown sugar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both simple syrup and brown sugar are high in carbohydrates. brown sugar has 30% more carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of carbs for 100g and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
Does simple syrup or brown sugar contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.
Does simple syrup or brown sugar contain more iron?
Simple syrup is an abundant source of iron and it has 410% more iron than brown sugar - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron in 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron.