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Maple syrup vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Miso

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Miso is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Miso covers your daily Sodium needs 162% more than Maple syrup.
  • Miso contains 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Miso contains 0.233mg.
  • Maple syrup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Miso.

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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 Calcium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +238.5%
Contains more Iron +2163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +7850%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +2233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Equal in Potassium - 210
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +238.5%
Contains more Iron +2163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +7850%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +2233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Equal in Potassium - 210

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.
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Miso
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +836.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +836.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +164.2%
Contains more Protein +31875%
Contains more Fats +9916.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +2625.5%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more Carbs +164.2%
Contains more Protein +31875%
Contains more Fats +9916.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +2625.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16864.7%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16864.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1053.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1053.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Miso Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 19.97g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 12.79g Miso
Fats 0.06g 6.01g Miso
Carbs 67.04g 25.37g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 198kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 6g Miso
Sugar 60.46g 6.2g Miso
Fiber 0g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 102mg 57mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 21mg 48mg Miso
Phosphorus 2mg 159mg Miso
Potassium 212mg 210mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 3728mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0.018mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 2.908mg 0.859mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Miso
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.233mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.906mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.199mg Miso
Folate 0µg 19µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 0µg 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Saturated Fat 0.007g 1.025g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 1.118g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.884g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Miso
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
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 3716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.