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Maple syrup vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple syrup and Brussels sprouts

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2, while Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, folate, fiber, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 148% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 14 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.09mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +762.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +819.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1093.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +649.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8350%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more WaterWater +165.5%
Contains more OtherOther +191.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +899900%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12578.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +97.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +78.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Maple syrup Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 153g 1020%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.337mg 112%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.09mg 91%
Carbs 67.04g 8.95g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.219mg 17%
Iron 0.11mg 1.4mg 16%
Folate 0µg 61µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Calories 260kcal 43kcal 11%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.42mg 10%
Phosphorus 2mg 69mg 10%
Protein 0.04g 3.38g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.139mg 6%
Calcium 102mg 42mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.07mg 6%
Potassium 212mg 389mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.309mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.745mg 4%
Choline 1.6mg 19.1mg 3%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg 2%
Sodium 12mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 0.93g 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 5.15g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 2.2g N/A
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Brussels sprouts
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
24%
Maple syrup
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.