Maple sugar vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple sugar and maple syrup
- Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, iron, and copper, while maple syrup has more vitamin B2.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 97% more than maple sugar.
- Maple sugar contains 15 times more iron than maple syrup. While maple sugar contains 1.61mg of iron, maple syrup contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of sugar in maple syrup is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, maple and Syrups, maple.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +29.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1363.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.5% |
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:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +304.9% |
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
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +481.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +488.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 1.27mg | 97% |
| Manganese | 4.422mg | 2.908mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 1.47mg | 42% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.018mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 67.04g | 8% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 260kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 212mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 67.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 60.46g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.011g | 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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.