Brown Sugar
Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks
9 Allowed
4 Limited
12 Not Allowed
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
373kcalCalories
9.2gProtein
4.1gFat
78.9gCarbs
6.3gFiber
72.6gNet Carbs
Why Diets Disagree on Brown Sugar
Gluten-Free classifies brown sugar as Allowed because it evaluates foods by whether the food contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 4 diets classify brown sugar as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.