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Maple syrup vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between maple syrup and drumstick tree

  • Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 157% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup contains 17 times more vitamin B2 than drumstick tree. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, drumstick tree contains only 0.074mg.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1022.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.5%
Contains more IronIron +227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1616.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +685.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5150%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +172.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.4%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +827.3%

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 Drumstick tree
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.259mg 115%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.074mg 92%
Carbs 67.04g 8.53g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.794mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Calories 260kcal 37kcal 11%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.12mg 9%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.45mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 30mg 7%
Potassium 212mg 461mg 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.084mg 7%
Phosphorus 2mg 50mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 45mg 6%
Protein 0.04g 2.1g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.62mg 3%
Iron 0.11mg 0.36mg 3%
Sodium 12mg 42mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.053mg 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.003g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.