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Ice cream vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice cream and Maple sugar

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, however, Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Ice cream.
  • Maple sugar has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Sugars, 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.
Contains more Calcium +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +1688.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +778.3%
Contains more Copper +330.4%
Contains more Manganese +55175%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Iron +1688.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +778.3%
Contains more Copper +330.4%
Contains more Manganese +55175%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3400%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Water +662.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +285.2%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +3400%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Water +662.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +285.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4539.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4539.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 3.5g 0.1g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.2g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 207kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 21.22g 84.87g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 90mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 105mg 3mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 80mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.69mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.023mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.008mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 1.8µg 0.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.009mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.013mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.04mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.003mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.036g Maple sugar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.064g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.1g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Maple sugar
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
17%
Ice cream
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.754g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.