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Maple syrup vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Maple syrup and Mandarin orange

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, while Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 35 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Mandarin orange contains 0.036mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
6
:
4
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Manganese +7356.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Manganese +7356.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +133.3%

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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
7
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3427.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Maple syrup
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3427.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3800%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Carbs +402.5%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +1925%
Contains more Fats +416.7%
Contains more Water +163%
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Carbs +402.5%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +1925%
Contains more Fats +416.7%
Contains more Water +163%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.4%
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +282.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Sucrose +864%
Contains more Glucose +33.1%
Contains more Fructose +361.5%
Maple syrup
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +864%
Contains more Glucose +33.1%
Contains more Fructose +361.5%

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 Mandarin orange
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 11.54g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.06g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 67.04g 13.34g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 53kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 60.46g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 102mg 37mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 212mg 166mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 1.47mg 0.07mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 2.908mg 0.039mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.058mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 0µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.039g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.065g Mandarin orange

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.