Maple syrup vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between maple syrup and chocolate
- Maple syrup has more vitamin B2 and manganese; however, chocolate is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, caffeine, and potassium.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 112% more than maple syrup.
- Chocolate contains 25 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate contains 0.05mg.
- Maple syrup has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of maple syrup is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +82.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +595.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7190.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5611.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2440% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +795.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3239.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52033.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.7% |
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Carbs
~61.17g
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6323.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +26.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 1.028mg | 112% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 8.02mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.05mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 2.908mg | 1.419mg | 65% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 31.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 206mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 546kcal | 14% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 559mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 4.88g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 2.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.512g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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