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Maple syrup vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and nougat different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium; however, nougat is richer in vitamin E, fiber, copper, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 113% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 9 times more vitamin B2 than nougat. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, nougat contains only 0.148mg.
  • Maple syrup has less saturated fat.
  • Nougat has a lower glycemic index (32) than maple syrup (54).

Syrups, maple and Candies, nougat, with almonds are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +856.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +436.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +644.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +758.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1406.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8225%
Contains more FatsFats +2683.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
~equal in Other ~0.46g

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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 Nougat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Nougat DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.304mg 113%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.148mg 86%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Copper 0.018mg 0.134mg 13%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.42mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1.667g 8%
Carbs 67.04g 92.39g 8%
Phosphorus 2mg 55mg 8%
Protein 0.04g 3.33g 7%
Calories 260kcal 398kcal 7%
Calcium 102mg 32mg 7%
Iron 0.11mg 0.59mg 6%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.013mg 4%
Potassium 212mg 105mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Fats 0.06g 1.67g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.478mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Choline 1.6mg 5.1mg 1%
Sodium 12mg 33mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 44.97g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.