Corn syrup vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn syrup and Maple sugar different?
- Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Copper than Corn syrup.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 188% higher.
- Corn syrup contains 14 times more Sodium than Maple sugar. While Corn syrup contains 155mg of Sodium, Maple sugar contains only 11mg.
Syrups, corn, dark and Sugars, maple are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+266.7%
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Selenium
+262.5%
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+335.1%
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Magnesium
+137.5%
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Potassium
+522.7%
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Sodium
-92.9%
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Zinc
+15050%
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Copper
+86.8%
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Manganese
+4322%
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Phosphorus
+266.7%
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Selenium
+262.5%
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+335.1%
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Magnesium
+137.5%
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Potassium
+522.7%
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Sodium
-92.9%
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Zinc
+15050%
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Copper
+86.8%
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Manganese
+4322%
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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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Vitamin B6
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+44.4%
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Vitamin B3
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+108.7%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Vitamin B6
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+44.4%
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Vitamin B3
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+108.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+175.1%
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Carbs
+17.2%
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+100%
Protein:
0 g
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0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
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0.4 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
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0.8 g
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+17.2%
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 77.59g | 90.9g |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 77.59g | 90.9g |
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| Calories | 286kcal | 354kcal |
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| Sugar | 77.59g | 84.87g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 274mg |
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| Sodium | 155mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 6.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.099mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4.422mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.003mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.064g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.