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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch and brown sugar is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between cornstarch and brown sugar. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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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.

Cornstarch Brown Sugar
Protein ~ ~
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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cornstarch or Brown Sugar .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .

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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.