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Maple sugar vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Bit-o-honey different?

  • Maple sugar is higher than Bit-o-honey in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of Manganese 191% more than Bit-o-honey.
  • Maple sugar contains 12 times more Zinc than Bit-o-honey. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, while Bit-o-honey contains 0.49mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Sodium.

Sugars, maple and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.7%
Contains more IronIron +705%
Contains more CopperCopper +280.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11536.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +3650%
Contains more OtherOther +63.8%
~equal in Water ~8.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1509.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar Bit-o-honey
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 Maple sugar Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 354kcal 375kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 0.1g 2g Bit-o-honey
Fats 0.2g 7.5g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 90.9g 80.69g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 80.89g Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 7mg Maple sugar
Calcium 90mg 35mg Maple sugar
Potassium 274mg 44mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.2mg Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0g 0.2g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.099mg 0.026mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.49mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 11mg 295mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 4.422mg 0.038mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 1.3µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.044mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.069mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.082mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.009mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 0µg 2µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.1mg 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 0.036g 5.5g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.338g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Bit-o-honey
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
1%
Maple sugar
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.464g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.