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Chocolate vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Maple syrup

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B12, however, Maple syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 112% more than Maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Iron +7190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10200%
Contains more Potassium +163.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Copper +5611.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +7190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +595.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10200%
Contains more Potassium +163.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Copper +5611.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%

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 B3 +795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2440%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12100%
Contains more Fats +52033.3%
Contains more Other +261.7%
Contains more Water +3239.2%
Equal in Carbs - 67.04
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +12100%
Contains more Fats +52033.3%
Contains more Other +261.7%
Contains more Water +3239.2%
Equal in Carbs - 67.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6323.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6323.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +26.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +26.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 syrup
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 4.88g 0.04g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.06g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 546kcal 260kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 47.9g 60.46g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 8.02mg 0.11mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 21mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 2mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 212mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 2.01mg 1.47mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.018mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.081mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.036mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.002mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.112g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.007g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.011g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.017g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Maple syrup
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
10%
Chocolate
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.512g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.