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Maple sugar vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maple sugar and Caramel

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 192% higher.
  • Caramel has 14 times less Zinc than Maple sugar. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Caramel has 0.44mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, maple and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +1277.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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%
Caramel
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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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +281%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4500%
Contains more FatsFats +3950%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
~equal in Water ~8.5g

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2309.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3378%

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 Caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Caramel Opinion
Calories 354kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 0.1g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.2g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 90.9g 77g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 77g Maple sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Maple sugar
Calcium 90mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 274mg 214mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.14mg Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 65.5g Caramel
Copper 0.099mg 0.018mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.44mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 11mg 245mg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 4.422mg 0.011mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Choline 2.1mg 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.036g 2.476g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.