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Maple sugar vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple sugar and Icing

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Calcium, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Icing.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Potassium +705.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +8557.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Potassium +705.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +8557.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%

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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
1
:
7
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Maple sugar
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Water +88.4%
Equal in Other - 0.81
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Water +88.4%
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7851%
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7851%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Icing Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 67.89g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 0g Maple sugar
Fats 0.2g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 90.9g 67.89g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 84.87g 63.1g Icing
Calcium 90mg 3mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.16mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 1mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 274mg 34mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 184mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.07mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0mg Maple sugar
Folate 0µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 0.036g 2.974g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 7.951g Icing

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Maple sugar Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.