Cane syrup vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cane syrup and maple syrup
- Cane syrup has more iron and vitamin B1, while maple syrup has more vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for vitamin B2 93% more than cane syrup.
- Cane syrup contains 33 times more Iron than maple syrup. While cane syrup contains 3.6mg of Iron, maple syrup contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of sugar in maple syrup is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrup, Cane 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +3172.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +684.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +673.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
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 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +83% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
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Carbs
~67.04g
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 269kcal | 260kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Net carbs | 73.14g | 67.04g |
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| Carbs | 73.14g | 67.04g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 63mg | 212mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.11mg |
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| Sugar | 73.2g | 60.46g |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 1.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 12mg |
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| Manganese | 2.908mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 1.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.002mg |
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| Choline | 1.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Fructose | 0.52g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.