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Maple sugar vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maple sugar and Caramel

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 192% higher.
  • Caramel has 14 times less Zinc than Maple sugar. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Caramel has 0.44mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, maple and Candies, caramels.

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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 Iron +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +1277.3%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +40100%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3700%
Contains more Selenium +125%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +1277.3%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +40100%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3700%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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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Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1766.7%
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 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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1766.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Protein +4500%
Contains more Fats +3950%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Water - 8.5
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Protein +4500%
Contains more Fats +3950%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Water - 8.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2309.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3378%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2309.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3378%

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 Caramel
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 Maple sugar Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 77g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.2g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 90.9g 77g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 84.87g 65.5g Caramel
Calcium 90mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.61mg 0.14mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 274mg 214mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 245mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.44mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.018mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.011mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 2.476g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.