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Sweetened with alternatives such as dates, honey, or maple syrup instead of refined sugar; it can still be high in calories and sugars.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Refined-sugar-free brownie (60 g) has 234 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 11.4 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
234
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
11.4g
· 15% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 6% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 234 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.92 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 45 g | 176 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 75 g | 293 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 85 g | 332 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 110 g | 429 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
No, a refined-sugar-free brownie is not necessarily sugar-free. Dates, honey and maple syrup contain sugars, so replacing table sugar does not remove all the sugar from the recipe.
A refined-sugar-free brownie is commonly sweetened with dates, honey or maple syrup. Some recipes use mashed banana or fruit purée instead; these ingredients also add moisture and can make the texture denser than a conventional brownie.
Not automatically. A refined-sugar-free brownie avoids refined sugar, but alternative sweeteners still contribute sugars, and the brownie can remain rich in fat and calories. It is best viewed as a dessert, rather than a health food.
A refined-sugar-free brownie may still affect blood glucose because dates, honey and maple syrup provide carbohydrates. Whether it fits depends on the portion and the person’s meal plan, so someone managing diabetes should ask their clinician or dietitian for individual guidance.
Yes, dates are a popular sweetener for a refined-sugar-free brownie. Soak and blend them into a smooth paste for even mixing; their moisture and concentrated sweetness can produce a fudgier, denser result than granulated sugar.
A refined-sugar-free brownie can turn dry if it is overbaked or the recipe has too little moisture. Take it out while the centre is still slightly soft, then let it cool before cutting so it can set without losing its fudgy texture.
Keep a refined-sugar-free brownie in an airtight container. If it contains moist fruit purée, refrigerate it; let a portion come closer to room temperature before serving for a softer texture and fuller chocolate flavour.
Yes, a refined-sugar-free brownie freezes well. Cool it completely, cut it into portions, wrap them separately and place them in a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw a piece at room temperature before eating.
A refined-sugar-free brownie replaces refined sugar with alternatives such as dates, honey or maple syrup. Those substitutions can change the flavour and moisture, but they do not necessarily make the brownie low in sugar.
Yes, you can make a refined-sugar-free brownie without wheat flour by using alternatives such as ground almonds or oat flour, though the texture will change. Choose a recipe designed for that substitution rather than swapping flour one-for-one without adjusting the other ingredients.
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.66mg · 4% DV
B5
0.21mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.21mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.39mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
45mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
174mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A refined-sugar-free brownie is a version of the dense, chocolatey American bake made without refined sugar. Recipes often use dates, honey or maple syrup for sweetness, alongside ingredients such as cocoa or chocolate, flour, eggs and fat. The result is usually fudgy and moist, though the texture varies with the recipe.
Serve it as a small dessert with coffee or tea, or enjoy a piece as an occasional treat. Replacing refined sugar does not necessarily make a brownie low in sugar or calories: this one provides 390 calories per 100 g. A modest slice with unsweetened coffee or plain yoghurt makes a simple pairing.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.