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Maple syrup vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and italian sausage raw different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2; however, italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 124% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than italian sausage raw. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, italian sausage raw contains only 0.168mg.
  • Maple syrup has less sodium.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index (28) than maple syrup (54).

Syrups, maple and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw are the varieties 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.
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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4913.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains more IronIron +972.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4033.3%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +760.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3912.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10213.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35525%
Contains more FatsFats +52116.7%
Contains more WaterWater +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +472.3%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23605.9%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.058mg 124%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.168mg 85%
Saturated fat 0.007g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.06g 31.33g 48%
Selenium 0.6µg 24.8µg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.568mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 14.34g 36%
Sodium 12mg 731mg 31%
Protein 0.04g 14.25g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.03g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.3mg 23%
Carbs 67.04g 0.65g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 3.25mg 20%
Phosphorus 2mg 142mg 20%
Iron 0.11mg 1.18mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.51mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 18mg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Calories 260kcal 346kcal 4%
Zinc 1.47mg 1.79mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Potassium 212mg 253mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.263g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.