Maple syrup vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are maple syrup and dulce de Leche different?
- Maple syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc, while dulce de Leche is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B5, choline, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than dulce de Leche.
- Maple syrup contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than dulce de Leche. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while dulce de Leche contains 0.405mg.
- Maple syrup is lower in saturated fat.
- Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index (54) than dulce de Leche (42).
Syrups, maple and Dulce de Leche types were used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9550% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5468.8% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17000% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.3% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19381.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2105.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +39.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +62.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Glucose
~1.7g
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.002mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.405mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 193mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 4.534g | 21% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 89.1mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.835mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 251mg | 15% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 6.84g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 7.35g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 74µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.79mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.143g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.016mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 350mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 55.35g | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.527g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins