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Maple syrup vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple syrup and Custard

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Custard has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 126% more than Custard.
  • Maple syrup contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Custard. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Custard contains only 0.22mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +41442.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Contains more Iron +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +6400%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Potassium - 207
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Manganese +41442.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Contains more Iron +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +6400%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Potassium - 207

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.
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Custard
Contains more Vitamin B2 +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +280.9%
Contains more Protein +9875%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Water +126.8%
Contains more Other +104.3%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Carbs +280.9%
Contains more Protein +9875%
Contains more Fats +6566.7%
Contains more Water +126.8%
Contains more Other +104.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1735.3%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1735.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Custard
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Custard Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 17.6g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 3.99g Custard
Fats 0.06g 4g Custard
Carbs 67.04g 17.6g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 122kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 0g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 4.82g Custard
Calcium 102mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.11mg 0.34mg Custard
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 212mg 207mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 84mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.51mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.03mg Custard
Manganese 2.908mg 0.007mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 0IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.061mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.22mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 0µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 2.032g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.025g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.