Cornstarch vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and cornstarch are high in calories. Brown sugar is very similar to brown sugar for calories - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is similar to brown sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both brown sugar and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. Brown sugar has a little more carbohydrates (7%) than cornstarch by weight - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - cornstarch 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 cornstarch has less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and cornstarch contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cornstarch | 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 40 times more calcium than cornstarch - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar and cornstarch contain similar amounts of iron - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar has 43 times more potassium than cornstarch - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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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% | 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 cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and cornstarch are high in calories. Brown sugar is quite similar to brown sugar for calories - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does brown sugar or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both brown sugar and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. brown sugar has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than cornstarch by weight - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or cornstarch contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than cornstarch - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.