Maple syrup vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple syrup and lemons
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium, while lemons have more vitamin C, fiber, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 125% more than lemons.
- Maple syrup contains 64 times more vitamin B2 than lemons. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, lemons contain only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +292.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2350% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9593.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +445.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +427.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +218.8% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +619.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +174.7% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +423.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.011g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.03mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.02mg | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 53mg | 59% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 9.32g | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 29kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 26mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.089g | 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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)