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Margarine vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Margarine and Maple syrup

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Maple syrup is richer in Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 95% more than Margarine.
  • Maple syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1077.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 215% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +134416.7%
Contains more OtherOther +306.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9477.1%
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
20% 31% 49%
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 +353327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142852.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 717kcal 260kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.04g Margarine
Fats 80.71g 0.06g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Net carbs 0.7g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 0.7g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 3mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 18mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.06mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Sugar 0g 60.46g Margarine
Copper 0mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 5mg 2mg Margarine
Sodium 2mg 12mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 0IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg Margarine
Manganese 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.002mg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Maple syrup
Choline 12.4mg 1.6mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.011g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.017g Margarine
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Margarine
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.182g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.