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Maple syrup vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Ice cream different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 126% more than Ice cream.
  • Maple syrup contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Ice cream. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Ice cream contains 0.24mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Syrups, maple and Ice creams, vanilla types were 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 Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Manganese +36250%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +5150%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 199
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Manganese +36250%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +5150%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 199

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 B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +184.1%
Contains more Protein +8650%
Contains more Fats +18233.3%
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.5%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +184.1%
Contains more Protein +8650%
Contains more Fats +18233.3%
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2558.8%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2558.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 22.9g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 0.06g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 67.04g 23.6g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 207kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 102mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.11mg 0.09mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 212mg 199mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 80mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.69mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Manganese 2.908mg 0.008mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.041mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.24mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 0µg 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 6.79g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.