Ingredient swap
Brown Sugar vs Coconut Sugar
Brown Sugar has 0.1 g protein and 380 calories per 100 g; coconut sugar has 1 g and 375. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown sugar (220 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of coconut sugar.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Brown Sugar | Coconut Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 | 375 |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 98 g | 92 gbetter |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 97 g | 75 gbetter |
| Sodium | 28 mgbetter | 45 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 220 g | 192 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown sugar (220 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of coconut sugar.
Which has more protein?
Coconut Sugar, with 1 g per 100 g versus 0.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Coconut Sugar, with 375 calories per 100 g.