5 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Sugars, brown's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 8/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sugars, brown delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Sugars, brown come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from carbs
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Carbs 100%98.1 g per serving
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Fat 0%0.0 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.1 g per serving
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 97.0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 94.6 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.4 g | — |
| Fructose | 1.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 1.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 2.3 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.1 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 83.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 9.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 4.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 133.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 28.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.5 g | — |
About Sugars, brown
Brown sugar is, in most cases, refined white sugar with some molasses stirred back in, which gives it its damp texture, caramel notes and golden-to-dark color. It's the sugar of choice for cookies, barbecue rubs and anything that wants a hint of toffee.
Despite the wholesome color, it's nutritionally almost identical to white sugar — the molasses adds only trace amounts of minerals like calcium, potassium and iron, far too little to matter. It's still essentially pure sugar, with the same calories and the same effect on the body.
Brown sugar brings flavor and moisture that white sugar doesn't, which is why recipes call for it specifically — but as a 'healthier' sugar it's a myth. It's a sweetener, best used in the same moderation as any other.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sugars, brown?
There are 380 calories in 100 g of Sugars, brown, or about 551 calories in 1 cup unpacked (145 g).
How much protein is in Sugars, brown?
Sugars, brown contains 0.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sugars, brown?
Sugars, brown has 98.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sugars, brown?
Sugars, brown provides 0.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
