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Almond vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond and Maple syrup

  • Almond has more Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almond is 171% higher.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.8%
Contains more IronIron +3272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5627.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.5%

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.
Almond
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6750%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +52775%
Contains more FatsFats +83116.7%
Contains more OtherOther +529.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.1%
Contains more WaterWater +634.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286727.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72423.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1376.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +841.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +372.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Maple syrup
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 579kcal 260kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 0.04g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0.06g Almond
Net carbs 9.05g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 21.55g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 270mg 21mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 102mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 212mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 0.11mg Almond
Sugar 4.35g 60.46g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.018mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.47mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 2mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 12mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 4.1µg 0.6µg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.066mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.081mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.036mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.002mg Almond
Folate 44µg 0µg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Maple syrup
Choline 52.1mg 1.6mg Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.011g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.017g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g 0.52g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almond
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.795g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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