Maple sugar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are maple sugar and sugar substitute different?
- Maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, iron, copper, and potassium; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 191% higher.
- Maple sugar contains 152 times more zinc than sugar substitute. While maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, sugar substitute contains only 0.04mg.
- Sugar substitute has less sugar.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index (40) than maple sugar (63).
Sugars, maple and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +602.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +906.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1314.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15050% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +876.7% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1960% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +403.8% |
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Carbs
~84.77g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.022mg | 191% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 879mg | 79% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.04mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 572mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.16mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.007mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 2.06g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 84.77g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 347kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0% |
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
1%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins