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Cane syrup vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cane syrup and bit-o-honey different?

  • Cane syrup is richer in iron and vitamin B1, while bit-o-honey is higher in monounsaturated fat.
  • Cane syrup covers your daily need for iron, 43% more than bit-o-honey.
  • Cane syrup contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than bit-o-honey. Cane syrup contains 0.13mg of vitamin B1, while bit-o-honey contains 0.06mg.
  • Bit-o-honey is lower in sugar.

Syrup, Cane and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +1700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%

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.
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% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +213.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cane syrup Bit-o-honey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cane syrup Bit-o-honey DV% diff.
Iron 3.6mg 0.2mg 43%
Saturated fat 0g 5.5g 25%
Fats 0g 7.5g 12%
Sodium 58mg 295mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.06mg 6%
Calories 269kcal 375kcal 5%
Protein 0g 2g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.03g 3%
Carbs 73.14g 80.89g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.49mg 3%
Phosphorus 8mg 28mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.338g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Folate 0µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.044mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.026mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Potassium 63mg 44mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 73.14g 80.69g N/A
Sugar 73.2g 48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.069mg 0%
Choline 2.5mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cane syrup Bit-o-honey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cane syrup
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cane syrup
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/nutrients
  2. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.