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Maple syrup vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple syrup and Beetroot

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, while Beetroot has more Folate, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 112% more than Beetroot.
  • Maple syrup contains 32 times more Vitamin B2 than Beetroot. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Beetroot contains only 0.04mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Beets, raw.

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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 Calcium +537.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Manganese +783.9%
Contains more Iron +627.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Manganese +783.9%
Contains more Iron +627.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3075%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3075%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +601.3%
Contains more Protein +3925%
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Water +170.4%
Contains more Other +129.8%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Carbs +601.3%
Contains more Protein +3925%
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Water +170.4%
Contains more Other +129.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.9%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Beetroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 6.76g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.06g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 67.04g 9.56g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 43kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 6.76g Beetroot
Fiber 0g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 102mg 16mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 2mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 212mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 12mg 78mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.35mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 2.908mg 0.329mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.031mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.04mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 0µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.027g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Maple syrup
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.