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Maple syrup vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and cod different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, while cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3059% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup contains 194 times more manganese than cod. Maple syrup contains 2.908mg of manganese, while cod contains 0.015mg.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index (54) than cod (0).

Syrups, maple and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
Cod
Cod
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19286.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5416.7%

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%
Cod
Cod
12
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2446.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3975%

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
Cod
Cod
3
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44425%
Contains more FatsFats +1016.7%
Contains more WaterWater +150.8%

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
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +754.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1258.8%

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 Cod
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 153mg 3059%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.015mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.065mg 93%
Selenium 0.6µg 33.1µg 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Protein 0.04g 17.81g 36%
Phosphorus 2mg 203mg 29%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.245mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Choline 1.6mg 65.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.063mg 12%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.45mg 9%
Calories 260kcal 82kcal 9%
Calcium 102mg 16mg 9%
Potassium 212mg 413mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.64mg 4%
Iron 0.11mg 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Sodium 12mg 54mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0.028mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.231g 1%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.131g 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.67g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.