Maple syrup vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple syrup and icing
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, and potassium, while icing has more vitamin K and vitamin E.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than icing.
- Maple syrup contains 34 times more calcium than icing. While maple syrup contains 102mg of calcium, icing contains only 3mg.
- The amount of sodium in maple syrup is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +523.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
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 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26950% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.3% |
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Carbs
~67.89g
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44081.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46670.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.302mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 16.23g | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 2.974g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 418kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 184mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 67.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 2.3mg | 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
24%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.