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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, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
91% 8%
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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
18% 32% 50%
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.
Chocolate Maple sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 546kcal 354kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.1g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.2g Chocolate
Net carbs 54.17g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 61.17g 90.9g Maple sugar
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 146mg 19mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 559mg 274mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.61mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 84.87g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.099mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 206mg 3mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 3µg 0.8µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.009mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.013mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.048mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.003mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Maple sugar
Choline 2.1mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.064g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.1g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Maple sugar
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
9%
Chocolate
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.483g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.