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Maple sugar vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple sugar and Cocoa bean?

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, yet Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 390% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Sugars, maple and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali types in this comparison.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2405.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +815.7%
Contains more IronIron +864%
Contains more CopperCopper +3543.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%
~equal in Zinc ~6.37mg

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +429.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.9%
Contains more WaterWater +196.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18000%
Contains more FatsFats +6450%
Contains more OtherOther +875%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6759.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Cocoa bean Opinion
Calories 354kcal 220kcal Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 0.2g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 90.9g 28.5g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 58.3g Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 90mg 111mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 274mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Iron 1.61mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 84.87g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Copper 0.099mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.06mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 3mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 11mg 19mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 4.422mg 3.737mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Folate 0µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Choline 2.1mg 11.4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 0.036g 7.76g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.42g Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Cocoa bean
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
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.724g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.