Maple sugar vs. Cane syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between maple sugar and cane syrup
- Maple sugar is richer in zinc, copper, calcium, and potassium, while cane syrup is higher in iron and vitamin B1.
- Maple sugar covers your daily zinc needs 53% more than cane syrup.
- Maple sugar has 32 times more Zinc than cane syrup. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while cane syrup has 0.19mg.
- Cane syrup is lower in sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple and Syrup, Cane.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +592.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +334.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +395% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3089.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
73.14 g
Water:
26 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Calories | 354kcal | 269kcal |
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| Protein | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 90.9g | 73.14g |
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| Carbs | 90.9g | 73.14g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 274mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 84.87g | 73.2g |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 58mg |
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| Manganese | 4.422mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0mg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.036g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cane syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup 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 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.