Before jumping into any diet, it's wise to learn a little bit about its origins. Some diets are built upon solid research and study, and some are faddish, get-rich-quick plans that are often unhealthy and make promises they can't possibly deliver.
One cup of sugar, white or brown, has a points plus value of 22. This info was taken from the Complete Food Companion (copyright 2010), which is available at all participating â¦ Weight Watcher meetings. + 29 others found this useful.
A 1-tbsp. serving of brown sugar does not offer much in the way of nutritional value, according to the National Nutrient Database. This portion of brown sugar provides 11 mg of calcium, 1 mg of phosphorus, 1 mg of magnesium, 18 mg of potassium and trace amounts of iron, copper, selenium, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Considerations