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Maple sugar vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maple sugar and Candy bar?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, and Zinc, yet Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11769% more.
  • Maple sugar has 4 times more Manganese than Candy bar. While Maple sugar has 4.422mg of Manganese, Candy bar has only 1.243mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple sugar is lower.

We used Sugars, maple and Candies, peanut bar types 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 +15.4%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Magnesium +478.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10166.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains more Copper +681.8%
Contains more Selenium +487.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Magnesium +478.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10166.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains more Copper +681.8%
Contains more Selenium +487.5%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19705%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5099900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19705%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5099900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +91.8%
Contains more Water +400%
Contains more Protein +15400%
Contains more Fats +16750%
Contains more Other +125%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +91.8%
Contains more Water +400%
Contains more Protein +15400%
Contains more Fats +16750%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26026.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10550%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26026.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 43.3g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 0.2g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 90.9g 47.4g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 84.87g 42.22g Candy bar
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 90mg 78mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.97mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 3mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 274mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 11mg 156mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 3.94mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 4.422mg 1.243mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 0mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 0µg 75µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 4.678g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Candy bar
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
1%
Maple sugar
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.642g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.