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Sugar substitute vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Maple sugar different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 191% higher.
  • Maple sugar has less Sodium.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Sugars, maple are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +602.6%
Contains more IronIron +906.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1314.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +15050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20000%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1960%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +403.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in 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.
Sugar substitute Maple sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 347kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 2.06g 0.1g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.2g Maple sugar
Net carbs 84.17g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 84.77g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Maple sugar
Calcium 879mg 90mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.16mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 4.03g 84.87g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 3mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 11mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.022mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.009mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.013mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.048mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.003mg Sugar substitute
Choline 2.1mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Maple sugar
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
1%
Sugar substitute
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.