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Icing vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Icing and Maple sugar

  • Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Icing.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
1
:
9
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Potassium +705.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +8557.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Potassium +705.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +8557.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Icing
Icing
7
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.009
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Maple sugar
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.009

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
3
:
2
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Water +88.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Water +88.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7851%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7493.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7851%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 0g 0.1g Maple sugar
Fats 16.23g 0.2g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 418kcal 354kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 84.87g Icing
Calcium 3mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.16mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 1mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 18mg 3mg Icing
Potassium 34mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 184mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.07mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.1µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.009mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.013mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.04mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.048mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Maple sugar
Folate 8µg 0µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.064g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.1g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Maple sugar
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
12%
Icing
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.