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Maple syrup vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and chinese cuisine?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 120% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 23 times more vitamin B2 than chinese cuisine. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while chinese cuisine has 0.055mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less sodium.

We used Syrups, maple and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1878.2%
Contains more IronIron +909.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1016.7%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2056.3%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +819.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17600%
Contains more FatsFats +8733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +143.3%
Contains more OtherOther +221.3%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10963.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12429.4%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4884.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.55g
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.147mg 120%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.055mg 93%
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg 43%
Carbs 67.04g 7.29g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 12mg 409mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.13g 14%
Protein 0.04g 7.08g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Iron 0.11mg 1.11mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.161mg 12%
Phosphorus 2mg 76mg 11%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.7µg 11%
Calories 260kcal 105kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.443mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 22mg 8%
Fats 0.06g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Choline 1.6mg 34.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.82mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 1.217g 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.033mg 3%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Potassium 212mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 2.41g N/A
Zinc 1.47mg 1.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Fructose 0.52g 0.55g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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