Maple sugar vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between maple sugar and rice
- Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, calcium, and potassium; however, rice is higher in folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Maple sugar covers your daily manganese needs 172% more than rice.
- Rice contains 12 times less zinc than maple sugar. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, while rice contains 0.49mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, maple and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +682.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1136.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +836.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +837.5% |
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 | +1711.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3590% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +222.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2590% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +755.5% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.472mg | 172% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.49mg | 51% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 28.17g | 21% |
| Folate | 0µg | 58µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.163mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 7.5µg | 12% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 130kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 1.476mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 2.69g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)