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Maple sugar vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple sugar and Twizzlers

  • Maple sugar has more Iron, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Twizzlers are richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Iron is 17% more.
  • Maple sugar contains 11 times more Calcium than Twizzlers. Maple sugar contains 90mg of Calcium, while Twizzlers contain 8mg.
  • Twizzlers contain less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, maple and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.

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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 +1025%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Potassium +640.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
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 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Potassium +640.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%

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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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Protein +2200%
Contains more Fats +1220%
Contains more Water +87.5%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Protein +2200%
Contains more Fats +1220%
Contains more Water +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Twizzlers Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 78.77g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 0.2g 2.64g Twizzlers
Carbs 90.9g 79.37g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 347kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Calcium 90mg 8mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.28mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 24mg Twizzlers
Potassium 274mg 37mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 195mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.54g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.14g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Twizzlers
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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.504g)
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
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.