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

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How are Sugar substitute and Maple sugar different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 191% higher.
  • Maple sugar has less Sodium.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Sugars, maple 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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
8
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Calcium +876.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
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%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +876.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
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%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
4
:
8
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
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%
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%
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
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Protein +1960%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 90.9
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
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1960%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 90.9

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Maple sugar
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 Sugar substitute Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 2.06g 0.1g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.2g Maple sugar
Carbs 84.77g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 347kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 84.87g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 90mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 8mg 3mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 572mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.007mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.022mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.009mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.013mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.048mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.003mg 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
Sugar substitute Maple sugar
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%
Sugar substitute
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
91%
Maple sugar

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.