Sorghum syrup vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sorghum syrup and Maple syrup different?
- Sorghum syrup is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Maple syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 86% more than Sorghum syrup.
- Sorghum syrup contains 335 times more Vitamin B6 than Maple syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Maple syrup contains 0.002mg.
Syrups, sorghum and Syrups, maple types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +376.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +371.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3354.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +622.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +731.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +719.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +410.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 260kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Net carbs | 74.9g | 67.04g |
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| Carbs | 74.9g | 67.04g |
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| Magnesium | 100mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 150mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 1000mg | 212mg |
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| Iron | 3.8mg | 0.11mg |
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| Sugar | 74.9g | 60.46g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 2.908mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 1.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.002mg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Fructose | 0.52g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
21%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.44g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)