Maple syrup vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple syrup and broccoli
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc, while broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and fiber.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 117% more than broccoli.
- Maple syrup contains 11 times more vitamin B2 than broccoli. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, broccoli contains only 0.117mg.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Broccoli, 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 CalciumCalcium | +117% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1284.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +563.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
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 | +985.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8650% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1068.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +909.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6950% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +175.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.011g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +58220% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +226.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +30.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.21mg | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 89.2mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.117mg | 89% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 101.6µg | 85% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 6.64g | 20% |
| Folate | 0µg | 63µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.175mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.573mg | 11% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 34kcal | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.41mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 66mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.73mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 2.82g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 18.7mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 0.68g | 0% |
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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
24%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)