Maple syrup vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between maple syrup and melon?
- Maple syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium, yet melon is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 125% higher.
- Maple syrup has 41 times more vitamin B2 than melon. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while melon has 0.031mg.
- Melon contains less sugar.
We used Syrups, maple and Melons, casaba, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +827.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8208.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3996.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8050% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +375% |
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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +918.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2675% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +183.6% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.4% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.035mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.031mg | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 6.58g | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.163mg | 12% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 28kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 1.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 212mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.039g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)