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Maple syrup vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Nougat different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Nougat is richer in Vitamin E , Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple syrup is 113% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Nougat. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Nougat contains only 0.148mg.
  • Maple syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Syrups, maple and Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Manganese +856.6%
Contains more Iron +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2650%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Manganese +856.6%
Contains more Iron +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2650%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +758.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +758.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1406.5%
Contains more Protein +8225%
Contains more Fats +2683.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Equal in Other - 0.46
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Water +1406.5%
Contains more Protein +8225%
Contains more Fats +2683.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Equal in Other - 0.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Nougat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 0.04g 3.33g Nougat
Fats 0.06g 1.67g Nougat
Carbs 67.04g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 260kcal 398kcal Nougat
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 44.97g Nougat
Fiber 0g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 102mg 32mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.59mg Nougat
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 2mg 55mg Nougat
Potassium 212mg 105mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 33mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.42mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 2.908mg 0.304mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Nougat
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.013mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.148mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.478mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.02mg Nougat
Folate 0µg 5µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Saturated Fat 0.007g 1.667g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Nougat
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
26%
Maple syrup
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.