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Mixed nuts vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and maple syrup

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B3, and iron; however, maple syrup is richer in vitamin B2 and manganese.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 99% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup contains less saturated fat.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +990.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.1%
Contains more IronIron +2272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.5%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 +50000%
Contains more FatsFats +89816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +512.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1457.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 +258881.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85852.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1305.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Maple syrup DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.018mg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.017g 97%
Fats 53.95g 0.06g 83%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 1.27mg 83%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.011g 71%
Phosphorus 456mg 2mg 65%
Selenium 33.9µg 0.6µg 61%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0mg 52%
Magnesium 229mg 21mg 50%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.081mg 48%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.007g 40%
Protein 20.04g 0.04g 40%
Manganese 2.04mg 2.908mg 38%
Iron 2.61mg 0.11mg 31%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.002mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.036mg 22%
Folate 83µg 0µg 21%
Calories 607kcal 260kcal 17%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.47mg 17%
Carbs 21.05g 67.04g 15%
Potassium 632mg 212mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.066mg 10%
Choline 52mg 1.6mg 9%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Calcium 117mg 102mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 60.46g N/A
Sodium 5mg 12mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.704g)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.

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