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Maple syrup vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Potato

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 118% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains 40 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato contains 0.032mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Zinc +390%
Contains more Manganese +1354%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2750%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Zinc +390%
Contains more Manganese +1354%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2750%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3868.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +719.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3868.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +719.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +283.3%
Contains more Protein +5025%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +144.7%
Contains more Other +138.3%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Carbs +283.3%
Contains more Protein +5025%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +144.7%
Contains more Other +138.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.1%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +34205.9%
Contains more Glucose +416.1%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +34205.9%
Contains more Glucose +416.1%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Potato Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 15.39g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.06g 0.09g Potato
Carbs 67.04g 17.49g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 77kcal Maple syrup
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.52g 0.26g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 102mg 12mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 2mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 212mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 12mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.47mg 0.3mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 2.908mg 0.2mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.032mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 0µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.025g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.002g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.