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Chinese cuisine vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Maple syrup?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Selenium, yet Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 120% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Syrups, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 IronIron +909.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1016.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1878.2%
~equal in Potassium ~212mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.47mg

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2209.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +17600%
Contains more FatsFats +8733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +143.3%
Contains more OtherOther +221.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +819.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 +10963.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12429.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +4884.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131.9%
~equal in Fructose ~0.52g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 105kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Protein 7.08g 0.04g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.06g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 7.29g 67.04g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 22mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 204mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 1.11mg 0.11mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 60.46g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.018mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 1.47mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 2mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 6.7µg 0.6µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.081mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.036mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.002mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Maple syrup
Choline 34.5mg 1.6mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.011g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.017g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 0.52g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.