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Aspartame vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Aspartame and Maple syrup

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 in Maple syrup is higher than in Aspartame.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 126% more than Aspartame.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Syrups, maple.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Aspartame
Aspartame
1
:
9
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5200%
Contains more Zinc +14600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Aspartame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5200%
Contains more Zinc +14600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +20%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Aspartame
Aspartame
0
:
5
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Aspartame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Maple syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Aspartame
Aspartame
2
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Protein +5325%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +270.2%
Contains more Other +∞%
Aspartame
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +5325%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +270.2%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Aspartame
Aspartame
1
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Aspartame
100%
Starch: 8.36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Maple syrup
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Aspartame Maple syrup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Aspartame Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 89.08g 67.04g Aspartame
Protein 2.17g 0.04g Aspartame
Fats 0g 0.06g Maple syrup
Carbs 89.08g 67.04g Aspartame
Calories 365kcal 260kcal Aspartame
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 80.7g 60.46g Maple syrup
Calcium 0mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.04mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 0mg 2mg Maple syrup
Potassium 4mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 0mg 12mg Aspartame
Zinc 0.01mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Manganese 0mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Maple syrup
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame
Saturated Fat 0g 0.007g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Maple syrup

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Aspartame Maple syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Aspartame
Aspartame is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.