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Maple syrup vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple syrup and Egg

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Egg has more Copper, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 220% more.
  • Maple syrup has 112 times more Manganese than Egg. Maple syrup has 2.908mg of Manganese, while Egg has 0.026mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 +104%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +11084.6%
Contains more Iron +981.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +8500%
Contains more Copper +11011.1%
Contains more Selenium +5033.3%
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +11084.6%
Contains more Iron +981.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +8500%
Contains more Copper +11011.1%
Contains more Selenium +5033.3%

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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Egg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5950%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5950%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5885.7%
Contains more Protein +31350%
Contains more Fats +17583.3%
Contains more Water +130.4%
Contains more Other +127.7%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Carbs +5885.7%
Contains more Protein +31350%
Contains more Fats +17583.3%
Contains more Water +130.4%
Contains more Other +127.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36963.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8217.6%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36963.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8217.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Egg Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 1.12g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0.06g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 67.04g 1.12g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 155kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 1.12g Egg
Calcium 102mg 50mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 212mg 126mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 124mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 1.05mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 2.908mg 0.026mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 0IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.066mg
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.513mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.064mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 0µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 3.267g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Egg
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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.