Brown sugar
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 96gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 96gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 4.8gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 100Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 4.8Glycemic Load
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- No
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- No
- Slow Carb
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Brown sugar
- Water1.0g
- Fiber0.0g
- Carbs96.0g
- Fat0.0g
- Protein0.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Not present
- FODMAP
- Moderate
- Oxalate
- Not present
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Not present
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates at 96g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 5g delivers 4.8g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Brown sugar provides 386 kcal, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per 100g.
- Net carbs: 96 g
- Glycemic index (GI): 100 (high)
- Glycemic load (GL): 4.8
- Sodium: 2 mg
With 96g of carbohydrates per 100g, Brown sugar is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 5g already provides 4.8g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Brown sugar or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.
Brown sugar is carbohydrate-dense with 96g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 5g provides 4.8g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 0
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.001
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.001
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0
- Beta-Carotene
- 0
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 5g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 5
- Calcium
- 50
- Iron
- 0.001
- Potassium
- 90
- Magnesium
- 15
- Phosphorus
- 20
- Zinc
- 0.001
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 5g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 386 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 0 |
| CalciumMineral | 50 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 96 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 0 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0 |
| IronMineral | 0.001 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 15 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 20 |
| PotassiumMineral | 90 |
| ProteinMacro | 0 |
| SodiumMineral | 5 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.001 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.001 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 0 |
| WaterMacro | 1 |
| ZincMineral | 0.001 |
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