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Maple syrup vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between maple syrup and mixed nuts

  • Maple syrup has more vitamin B2 and manganese; however, mixed nuts are richer in copper, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 99% more than maple syrup.
  • Mixed nuts have 6 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while mixed nuts have 0.196mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less saturated fat.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.1%
Contains more IronIron +2272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5550%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1457.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50000%
Contains more FatsFats +89816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +512.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +258881.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85852.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1305.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.907mg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 14.612g 97%
Fats 0.06g 53.95g 83%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.196mg 83%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 28.488g 71%
Phosphorus 2mg 456mg 65%
Selenium 0.6µg 33.9µg 61%
Vitamin E 0mg 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 21mg 229mg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 7.709mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.007g 8.711g 40%
Protein 0.04g 20.04g 40%
Manganese 2.908mg 2.04mg 38%
Iron 0.11mg 2.61mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.352mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.14mg 22%
Folate 0µg 83µg 21%
Calories 260kcal 607kcal 17%
Zinc 1.47mg 3.36mg 17%
Carbs 67.04g 21.05g 15%
Potassium 212mg 632mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.189mg 10%
Choline 1.6mg 52mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Calcium 102mg 117mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 12mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.704g)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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