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Maple syrup vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Cauliflower different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, while Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 120% more than Cauliflower.
  • Maple syrup contains 21 times more Vitamin B2 than Cauliflower. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Cauliflower contains 0.06mg.

Syrups, maple and Cauliflower, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1776.1%
Contains more Iron +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2100%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1776.1%
Contains more Iron +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2100%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9100%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1248.9%
Contains more Protein +4700%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +184.3%
Contains more Other +61.7%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +1248.9%
Contains more Protein +4700%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +184.3%
Contains more Other +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.4%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.2%
Contains more Fructose +86.5%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.2%
Contains more Fructose +86.5%

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 Cauliflower
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 2.97g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.06g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 67.04g 4.97g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 25kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 60.46g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 102mg 22mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 212mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 12mg 30mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.27mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 2.908mg 0.155mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.05mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.06mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 0µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.13g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.