Maple sugar vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between maple sugar and dulce de Leche
- Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, and iron; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
- Maple sugar covers your daily manganese needs 192% more than dulce de Leche.
- Dulce de Leche contains 9 times less iron than maple sugar. Maple sugar contains 1.61mg of iron, while dulce de Leche contains 0.17mg.
- Maple sugar has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of maple sugar is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, maple and Dulce de Leche.
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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 IronIron | +847.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +667.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +221000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +237.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3015.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1639.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4142.9% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6740% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3575% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +258.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.8% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3248.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.002mg | 192% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.79mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.405mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 193mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 4.534g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.17mg | 18% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 89.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.835mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 251mg | 16% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 6.84g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 55.35g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.004mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 7.35g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 74µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 2.143g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 350mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 315kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.498g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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