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

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Maple syrup

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% more.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Syrups, maple.

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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 +761.8%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +443.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +3575%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +13118.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +443.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +3575%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +13118.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8366.7%
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%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5050%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +757.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +254.4%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +5050%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +757.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +254.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 syrup
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 67.04g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0.04g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.06g Maple syrup
Carbs 84.77g 67.04g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 260kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 4.03g 60.46g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 102mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.11mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 8mg 2mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 572mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.007mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Manganese 0.022mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.036mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 0.007g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.43g)
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 - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.