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

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How are Ice cream and Maple syrup different?

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, while Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 126% more than Ice cream.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol.

Ice creams, vanilla and Syrups, maple types were used in this article.

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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 +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +5150%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Manganese +36250%
Equal in Potassium - 212
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +5150%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Manganese +36250%
Equal in Potassium - 212

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 B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.2%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8650%
Contains more Fats +18233.3%
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +184.1%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 +8650%
Contains more Fats +18233.3%
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +184.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2558.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2558.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 syrup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 3.5g 0.04g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.06g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 207kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 21.22g 60.46g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 102mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 105mg 2mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 80mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0.69mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.023mg 0.018mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 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 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.081mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.036mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.002mg 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 syrup
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.007g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.011g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.017g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.24g)
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 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.