Maple syrup vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple syrup and oranges
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium, while oranges have more vitamin C, fiber, and folate.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 125% more than oranges.
- Maple syrup contains 32 times more vitamin B2 than oranges. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, oranges contain only 0.04mg.
- The amount of sugar in oranges is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11532% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +3075% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +594.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +425% |
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:
0.94 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
11.75 g
Water:
86.75 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +470.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.8% |
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Other
~0.44g
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
0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.025 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.1% |
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 Sodium |
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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 | 0.025mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.04mg | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 53.2mg | 59% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 11.75g | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 47kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 181mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0% |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
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)