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Maple syrup vs. Marmalade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and marmalade?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B1, yet marmalade is richer in copper and vitamin C.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 51 times more vitamin B2 than marmalade. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while marmalade has 0.025mg.
  • Marmalade has a lower glycemic index than maple syrup.

We used Syrups, maple and Marmalade, orange types in this comparison.

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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 1.4% 11% 3.3% 5.6% 30% 1.1% 1.7% 7.3% 2.6% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473%
Contains more ZincZinc +3575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14440%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 16% 1% 1.2% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 0.98% 0.9% 4.4% 0% 0% 6.8% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4980%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +135%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
~equal in Carbs ~66.3g
~equal in Water ~33.2g

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 Marmalade
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Marmalade DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.02mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.025mg 96%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.04mg 13%
Copper 0.018mg 0.09mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 38mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 2mg 5%
Potassium 212mg 37mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Sodium 12mg 56mg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.019mg 1%
Protein 0.04g 0.3g 1%
Calories 260kcal 246kcal 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0.06g 0g 0%
Carbs 67.04g 66.3g 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 65.6g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 60g N/A
Phosphorus 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.052mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.015mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0g 0%
Choline 1.6mg 3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.015mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Marmalade
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Maple syrup
3%
Marmalade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
7%
Marmalade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Marmalade
Marmalade is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/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.