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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 of 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 Calcium +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +523.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
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 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +523.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Icing
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.8%
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 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +114.9%
Contains more Fats +26950%
Contains more Other +72.3%
Equal in Carbs - 67.89
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +114.9%
Contains more Fats +26950%
Contains more Other +72.3%
Equal in Carbs - 67.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46670.6%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44081.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Maple syrup Icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Icing Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 67.89g Icing
Protein 0.04g 0g Maple syrup
Fats 0.06g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 67.04g 67.89g Icing
Calories 260kcal 418kcal Icing
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 63.1g Maple syrup
Calcium 102mg 3mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 21mg 1mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 212mg 34mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 184mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.07mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0mg Maple syrup
Manganese 2.908mg 0mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Maple syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.01mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.302mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Maple syrup
Folate 0µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 0.007g 2.974g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Icing
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%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
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.

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.