Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Fair Trade Cane Sugar
Whole Foods Market, Inc.Brown Sugar, Brown
Fareway Stores, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Fair Trade C... | Brown Sugar,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 8.0g | 8.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Fair Trade Cane Sugar
Brown Sugar, Brown
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Fair Trade Cane Sugar
Serving size 8.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
CANE SUGAR.
Brown Sugar, Brown
Serving size 8.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
SUGAR, MOLASSES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Fair Trade Cane Sugar
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Brown Sugar, Brown
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.
Brown Sugar, Brown
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Fair Trade Cane Sugar Tags
Brown Sugar, Brown Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Fair Trade Cane Sugar
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Brown Sugar, Brown
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Fair Trade Cane Sugar has a BSI of 16.0 while Brown Sugar, Brown has a BSI of 16.0. Brown Sugar, Brown has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Brown Sugar, Brown appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 16.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Fair Trade Cane Sugar contains 100.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Brown Sugar, Brown contains 100.0g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Fair Trade Cane Sugar provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Brown Sugar, Brown. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the granulated, brown & powdered sugar category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.