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Maple syrup vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between maple syrup and Coca-Cola

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B1 in maple syrup is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of sugar in Coca-Cola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10500%
Contains more CopperCopper +1700%
Contains more ZincZinc +7250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.11mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +601.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1075%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more WaterWater +178.8%

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 Coca-Cola
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Coca-Cola DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.002mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0mg 98%
Carbs 67.04g 9.56g 19%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.02mg 13%
Calories 260kcal 37kcal 11%
Calcium 102mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 212mg 2mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 0mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0.001mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 2mg 10mg 1%
Protein 0.04g 0.07g 0%
Fats 0.06g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 9.56g N/A
Iron 0.11mg 0.11mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 8.97g N/A
Sodium 12mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.