Ingredient swap
Brown Sugar vs Chocolate Chips
Brown Sugar has 0.1 g protein and 380 calories per 100 g; chocolate chips has 4.2 g and 480. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown sugar (220 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of chocolate chips.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Brown Sugar | Chocolate Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 better | 480 |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 4.2 gbetter |
| Carbs | 98 g | 63.9 gbetter |
| Fat | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 5.9 gbetter |
| Sugar | 97 g | 54.5 gbetter |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 11 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 220 g | 170 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 chocolate chips instead of brown sugar?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of brown sugar (220 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of chocolate chips.
Which has more protein?
Chocolate Chips, with 4.2 g per 100 g versus 0.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Brown Sugar, with 380 calories per 100 g.