Sugar vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sugar and Maple sugar
- Sugar has less Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium.
- Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, granulated and Sugars, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1314.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
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Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
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Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
~90.9g
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Net carbs | 99.98g | 90.9g |
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| Carbs | 99.98g | 90.9g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 274mg |
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 99.8g | 84.87g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 6.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg | 4.422mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.003mg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.036g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.064g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.1g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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91%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple sugar is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)