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Maple syrup vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple syrup and Dates

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Dates are richer in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 115% more than Dates .
  • Dates have 19 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Dates have 0.066mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Dates, deglet noor.

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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 Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.9%
Contains more Manganese +1009.9%
Contains more Iron +827.3%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +1044.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.9%
Contains more Manganese +1009.9%
Contains more Iron +827.3%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +1044.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1824.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1472.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1536.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1824.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1472.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1536.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Protein +6025%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Other +240.4%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Protein +6025%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Other +240.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.8%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +144.6%
Contains more Glucose +1141.9%
Contains more Fructose +3661.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +144.6%
Contains more Glucose +1141.9%
Contains more Fructose +3661.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Dates Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 67.03g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.06g 0.39g Dates
Carbs 67.04g 75.03g Dates
Calories 260kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 0.52g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 60.46g 63.35g Maple syrup
Fiber 0g 8g Dates
Calcium 102mg 39mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 21mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 2mg 62mg Dates
Potassium 212mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 12mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 1.47mg 0.29mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 2.908mg 0.262mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.052mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 0µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.032g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.