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Maple syrup vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple syrup and Soybean

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Soybean has more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 91% more.
  • Maple syrup has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Soybean. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Soybean has 0.285mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Iron +4572.7%
Contains more Magnesium +309.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12150%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +2161.1%
Contains more Selenium +1116.7%
Equal in Calcium - 102
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 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Iron +4572.7%
Contains more Magnesium +309.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12150%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +2161.1%
Contains more Selenium +1116.7%
Equal in Calcium - 102

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 B2 +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +701.9%
Contains more Protein +45425%
Contains more Fats +14850%
Contains more Water +93.1%
Contains more Other +306.4%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +701.9%
Contains more Protein +45425%
Contains more Fats +14850%
Contains more Water +93.1%
Contains more Other +306.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17909.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29688.2%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17909.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29688.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 2.36g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 0.06g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 67.04g 8.36g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 172kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 3g Soybean
Fiber 0g 6g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 102mg
Iron 0.11mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 21mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 2mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 212mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 12mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 1.47mg 1.15mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 2.908mg 0.824mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.285mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.399mg Soybean
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.179mg Soybean
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 0µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin K 0µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 0.007g 1.297g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.