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Maple syrup vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between maple syrup and crab meat

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than maple syrup.
  • Crab meat has 73 times less manganese than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 2.908mg of manganese, while crab meat has 0.04mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less sodium.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7170%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +590.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +6466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6566.7%

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%
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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2209.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1554.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48275%
Contains more FatsFats +2466.7%
Contains more WaterWater +139.4%
Contains more OtherOther +231.9%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1581.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3052.9%

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 Crab meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.018mg 1.182mg 129%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.04mg 125%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.055mg 93%
Selenium 0.6µg 40µg 72%
Zinc 1.47mg 7.62mg 56%
Sodium 12mg 1072mg 46%
Phosphorus 2mg 280mg 40%
Protein 0.04g 19.35g 39%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.18mg 14%
Folate 0µg 51µg 13%
Magnesium 21mg 63mg 10%
Calories 260kcal 97kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Iron 0.11mg 0.76mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 102mg 59mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.536g 3%
Fats 0.06g 1.54g 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.133g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.053mg 1%
Potassium 212mg 262mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.