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Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar is a common sweetener used worldwide and appears in many forms—from light and dark brown sugar to muscovado, demerara and Okinawan kokuto—known for its soft texture and caramel-like flavor. It is mostly simple sugar, providing about 97g of sugar per 100 g, and is typically used to sweeten beverages, baking and sauces. Nutritionally it delivers quick energy but very little protein or fiber; some less-refined varieties retain trace minerals like calcium, manganese and copper from their molasses content. While pleasant for flavoring, brown sugar is low in filling nutrients and provides minimal antioxidant or fiber benefits compared with whole-food sweetening options, so using smaller amounts or replacing it with fruit-based sweeteners can improve the nutritional profile of a recipe.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~0.10€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

380 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

0.1 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

98 g

36% RDI

Sugar

97 g

100% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E · 2.4 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Brown Sugar healthy?

Brown Sugar is rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Brown Sugar?

Brown Sugar is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Brown Sugar gluten free?

Yes, Brown Sugar is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Brown Sugar?

100g of Brown Sugar contains 380 kcal, 0.12g protein, 98.1g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Brown Sugar vegan?

Yes, Brown Sugar is vegan.

Q.06Is Brown Sugar lactose free?

Yes, Brown Sugar is lactose free.

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