Maple syrup vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between maple syrup and chocolate cake
- Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, chocolate cake has more choline, copper, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 114% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 6 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate cake has 0.213mg.
- Maple syrup is lower in sodium.
- Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.
Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +938.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1363.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1050% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1883.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1303.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7925% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16141.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.28mg | 114% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.213mg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 5.43g | 25% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 15.1g | 23% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 128.4mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 11.9µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.207mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.61mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 106mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 5.3g | 11% |
| Folate | 0µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 1.137mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 371kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.304mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 53.4g | 5% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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
24%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.423g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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