Potato Starch vs. Brown Sugar

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Brown Sugar


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus brown sugar (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and brown sugar:

  • Both brown sugar and potato starch 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 potato starch 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: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both brown sugar and potato starch are high in calories. Brown sugar has 14% more calories than potato starch - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, potato starch is similar to brown sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Potato starch 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:

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carbohydrates

Both brown sugar and potato starch are high in carbohydrates. Brown sugar has 18% more carbohydrates than potato starch - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Brown sugar is high in sugar and potato starch has less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Brown sugar and potato starch contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Potato Starch 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 more calcium than potato starch - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Brown sugar has more iron than potato starch - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Brown sugar has more potassium than potato starch - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




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 Potato Starch or Brown Sugar .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .

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FAQ

Does brown sugar or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both brown sugar and potato starch are high in calories. Brown sugar has 10% more calories than potato starch - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Does brown sugar or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both brown sugar and potato starch are high in carbohydrates. brown sugar has 20% more carbohydrates than potato starch - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Does brown sugar or potato starch contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.