Maple syrup vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between maple syrup and cassava?
- Maple syrup is higher in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium, yet cassava is higher in vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 110% more.
- Maple syrup has 26 times more vitamin B2 than cassava. While maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, cassava has only 0.048mg.
- The glycemic index of maple syrup is lower.
We used Syrups, maple and Cassava, raw types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +332.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +657.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +2545.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +954.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1381.3% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +366.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.9% |
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
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +581.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | 0.384mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.048mg | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 38.06g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.34mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 160kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.854mg | 5% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 23.7mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 271mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)