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

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Maple syrup

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% more.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +761.8%
Contains more IronIron +45.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +443.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13118.2%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8366.7%
~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
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 +5050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +757.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +254.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Sugar substitute Maple syrup
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 347kcal 260kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0.04g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.06g Maple syrup
Net carbs 84.17g 67.04g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 67.04g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 879mg 102mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.16mg 0.11mg Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 60.46g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 2mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 12mg Maple syrup
Manganese 0.022mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.036mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup
Fructose 0g 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
50%
Maple syrup

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 - 56.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 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.