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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 of 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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
7
:
2
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Calcium +5000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10500%
Contains more Zinc +7250%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +145300%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.11
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +5000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10500%
Contains more Zinc +7250%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +145300%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.11

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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
5
:
0
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Maple syrup
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%
Coca-Cola
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
3
:
2
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +601.3%
Contains more Other +1075%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +178.8%
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +601.3%
Contains more Other +1075%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +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 Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 9.56g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 0.07g Coca-Cola
Fats 0.06g 0.02g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 9.56g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 37kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 8.97g Coca-Cola
Calcium 102mg 2mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.11mg
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 10mg Coca-Cola
Potassium 212mg 2mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 1.47mg 0.02mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.001mg Maple syrup
Manganese 2.908mg 0.002mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Coca-Cola
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
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.