Cane syrup vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cane syrup and honey?
- Honey has less iron and vitamin B1 than cane syrup.
- Cane syrup's daily need coverage for iron is 40% higher.
- Cane syrup contains less sugar.
We used Syrup, Cane and Honey types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +757.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
73.14 g
Water:
26 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
17.1 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +52% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +330% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 269kcal | 304kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 73.14g | 82.2g |
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| Carbs | 73.14g | 82.4g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 63mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 73.2g | 82.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.024mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 2.2mg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.004mg |
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| Threonine | 0.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.01mg |
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| Lysine | 0.008mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg |
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| Valine | 0.009mg |
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| Histidine | 0.001mg |
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| Fructose | 40.94g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cane syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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.