Maple sugar vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between maple sugar and candy bar?
- Maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, and folate.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11769% more.
- Maple sugar has 4 times more manganese than candy bar. While maple sugar has 4.422mg of manganese, candy bar has only 1.243mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.
- The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.
We used Sugars, maple and Candies, peanut bar types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +681.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +487.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +976.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19705% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1629.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5099900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +400% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26026.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10550% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 153mg | 11769% |
| Manganese | 4.422mg | 1.243mg | 138% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.774mg | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 10.65g | 70% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 33.7g | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 7.922mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 308mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 16.721g | 42% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 15.5g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 110mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 4.678g | 21% |
| Folate | 0µg | 75µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 3.94mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.83mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 47.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 522kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.97mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 4.7µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 29.4mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 407mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
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
1%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.642g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.