Chocolate vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate and maple sugar
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, caffeine, and vitamin B12; however, maple sugar is richer in manganese and zinc.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 131% more.
- Maple sugar contains less saturated fat.
- Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple sugar is 63, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Sugars, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +668.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104% |
| Contains more IronIron | +398.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +938.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6766.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +518.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4780% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15540% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +724.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14806.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +992% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 4.422mg | 131% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.099mg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.036g | 84% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.61mg | 80% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.2g | 48% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 6.06mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 19mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 3mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.064g | 24% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0.1g | 10% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 354kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 90.9g | 10% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 274mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.483g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins