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Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between syrups, chocolate, fudge-type and maple syrup

  • Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type has more copper, vitamin E, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium, while maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 110% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type 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 34% 15% 25% 49% 116% 23% 42% 45% 48% 13%
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 +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +1081.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +683.8%

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 0.67% 0.33% 53% 0% 8.5% 21% 4.7% 7.1% 4.6% 7.5% 6.3% 3% 3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1295.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 9% 63% 22% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.9 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 21.8 g
Other: 1.8 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 +11400%
Contains more FatsFats +14733.3%
Contains more OtherOther +283%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
~equal in Carbs ~67.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 48% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.98 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.857 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.278 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 +34963.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1535.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.371mg 2.908mg 110%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 1.27mg 91%
Copper 0.348mg 0.018mg 37%
Saturated fat 3.98g 0.007g 18%
Vitamin E 2.63mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 346mg 12mg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.11mg 15%
Fats 8.9g 0.06g 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 2mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.857g 0.011g 10%
Protein 4.6g 0.04g 9%
Zinc 0.83mg 1.47mg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 21mg 6%
Calories 350kcal 260kcal 5%
Calcium 49mg 102mg 5%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.278g 0.017g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.036mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 284mg 212mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.25mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.002mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1.6mg 1%
Carbs 62.9g 67.04g 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 60.1g 67.04g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 34.82g 60.46g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.973g)

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. Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168835/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.