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Maple sugar vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maple sugar and Tea?

  • Maple sugar is richer than Tea in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 175% more.
  • Maple sugar has 4244 times more Sugar than Tea. While Maple sugar has 84.87g of Sugar, Tea has only 0.02g.

We used Sugars, maple and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water types 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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
9
:
1
Tea
Tea
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +16000%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +1422.2%
Contains more Zinc +60500%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +1028.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +16000%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +1422.2%
Contains more Zinc +60500%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +1028.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%

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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
5
:
0
Tea
Tea
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Maple sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
4
:
1
Tea
Tea
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +53370.6%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Water +1145.3%
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Tea
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +53370.6%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Water +1145.3%

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 Tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Tea Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 0.17g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 0.06g Maple sugar
Fats 0.2g 0g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 0.17g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 1kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 0.02g Tea
Calcium 90mg 3mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.01mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 2mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 1mg Maple sugar
Potassium 274mg 18mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 4mg Tea
Zinc 6.06mg 0.01mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.011mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.392mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.003mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.032mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.001mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0g Tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
6%
Tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tea
Tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea
Tea is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar 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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.