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Maple sugar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Sugar substitute different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 191% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 152 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. While Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, Sugar substitute contains only 0.04mg.
  • Sugar substitute has less Sugar.

Sugars, maple and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties 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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
8
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +602.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +15050%
Contains more Copper +1314.3%
Contains more Manganese +20000%
Contains more Calcium +876.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +602.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +15050%
Contains more Copper +1314.3%
Contains more Manganese +20000%
Contains more Calcium +876.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%

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
8
:
4
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
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%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +1960%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +1960%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 84.17g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.2g 0g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 84.77g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 347kcal Maple sugar
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 84.87g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 90mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.61mg 0.16mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 6mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 274mg 39mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 572mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.007mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.022mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 0.036g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.