Brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 g – nearly identical to white sugar. The retained 3–7% molasses adds trace minerals (83 mg calcium, 133 mg potassium, 0.7 mg iron per 100 g), but these amounts are nutritionally trivial at typical serving sizes of 4–15 g.
How should I track Sugar, brown?
When tracking Sugar, brown, measuring by weight on a kitchen scale gives you the most precision. Volume measures vary depending on crystal size and powder density — a heaping spoonful can be double a level one. Research shows visual estimation errors reach 50–200% for calorie-dense foods (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013), and liquid sweeteners like honey are among the easiest to over-pour. For zero-calorie sweeteners, bulking agents add trace calories (2–4 per packet) — negligible in your daily total. For calorie-containing sweeteners, the scale is essential.