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Coca-Cola vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and Maple sugar

  • Maple sugar is richer than Coca-Cola in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Coca-Cola.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13600%
Contains more IronIron +1363.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +9800%
Contains more ZincZinc +30200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1028.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +850.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 37kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 0.07g 0.1g Maple sugar
Fats 0.02g 0.2g Maple sugar
Net carbs 9.56g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 9.56g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Maple sugar
Calcium 2mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 2mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.11mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 8.97g 84.87g Coca-Cola
Copper 0.001mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.02mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 10mg 3mg Coca-Cola
Sodium 4mg 11mg Coca-Cola
Manganese 0.002mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.1µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Maple sugar
Choline 0.3mg 2.1mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.036g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Maple sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Coca-Cola
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (63)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.