Maple syrup vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between maple syrup and crouton
- Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, crouton is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 105% more than crouton.
- Crouton contains 5 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while crouton contains 0.272mg.
- Maple syrup has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of crouton is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Croutons, plain.
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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 | +34.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +481.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3609.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +805.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6150% |
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 | +366.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +843.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6614.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1091.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +488.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +431.9% |
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Carbs
~73.5g
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27709.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7388.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.5mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.272mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 37.5µg | 67% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 4.08mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.623mg | 46% |
| Folate | 0µg | 132µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 5.439mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 698mg | 30% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 11.9g | 24% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.163mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 115mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 6.6g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 1.273g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 3.059g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.429mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 1.51g | 7% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 407kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 73.5g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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