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Chicken meat vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken meat and Maple sugar different?

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 191% higher.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Sugars, maple are the varieties 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.
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +5966.7%
Contains more Selenium +2887.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +212.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +22010%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +5966.7%
Contains more Selenium +2887.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +212.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +22010%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2045.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2045.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27200%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 0.8
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +27200%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8243.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2870%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8243.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2870%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Maple sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 27.3g 0.1g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 0.2g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 239kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 0g 84.87g Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.26mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 3mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 82mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 1.94mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.066mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.02mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 23.9µg 0.8µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.009mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.013mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.04mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.048mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.003mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.036g Maple sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.064g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.1g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Maple sugar
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
36%
Chicken meat
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.754g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.