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Maple syrup vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maple syrup and Macadamia

  • Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, however, Macadamia has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Macadamia is 94% higher.
  • Macadamia has 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Macadamia has 0.162mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +519%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +3254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +4100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +684%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1710.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13650%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2281.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19675%
Contains more FatsFats +126183.3%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%

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% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +535145.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8735.3%

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1216.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2185.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +642.9%
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 Macadamia
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Macadamia Opinion
Calories 260kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 0.04g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 0.06g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 67.04g 5.22g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 13.82g Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 102mg 85mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 368mg Macadamia
Iron 0.11mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 60.46g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.018mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.47mg 1.3mg Maple syrup
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 2mg 188mg Macadamia
Sodium 12mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 2.908mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 0.6µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.162mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 0µg 11µg Macadamia
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 12.061g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Fructose 0.52g 0.07g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.054g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.