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Maple sugar vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple sugar and Toffee

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium, while Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of Manganese 192% more than Toffee.
  • Maple sugar contains 54 times more Iron than Toffee. While Maple sugar contains 1.61mg of Iron, Toffee contains only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple sugar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, maple and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
8
:
1
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +5266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +437.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +3200%
Contains more Manganese +221000%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +5266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +437.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +3200%
Contains more Manganese +221000%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8

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
3
:
9
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
2
:
3
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +1354.5%
Contains more Protein +970%
Contains more Fats +16275%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +1354.5%
Contains more Protein +970%
Contains more Fats +16275%
Contains more Other +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
1
:
2
Toffee
Toffee
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1122%
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1122%

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 Toffee
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 64.72g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0.2g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 90.9g 64.72g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 84.87g 63.47g Toffee
Calcium 90mg 34mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.03mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 4mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 274mg 51mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 135mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.12mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.003mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.002mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.008mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.029mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.009mg Toffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.674g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 20.565g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.529g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.