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Maple syrup vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and praline different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in vitamin B2 and manganese; however, praline is richer in copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for maple syrup is 94% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 2 times more manganese than praline. While maple syrup contains 2.908mg of manganese, praline contains only 1.682mg.
  • Maple syrup has less saturated fat.
  • Praline has a lower glycemic index (43) than maple syrup (54).

Syrups, maple and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +1072.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2644.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Potassium ~217mg

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% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2296.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +212.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8150%
Contains more FatsFats +43066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80.9%

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
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133381.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45652.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Praline DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.053mg 94%
Copper 0.018mg 0.494mg 53%
Manganese 2.908mg 1.682mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 7.778g 52%
Fats 0.06g 25.9g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 14.683g 37%
Phosphorus 2mg 104mg 15%
Iron 0.11mg 1.29mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.203mg 11%
Calories 260kcal 485kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0.007g 2.224g 10%
Protein 0.04g 3.3g 7%
Magnesium 21mg 49mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.077mg 6%
Calcium 102mg 43mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.332mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Zinc 1.47mg 1.67mg 2%
Sodium 12mg 48mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg 2%
Carbs 67.04g 59.59g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.415mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 56.09g N/A
Potassium 212mg 217mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 55.79g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Praline
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
10%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Praline
Praline is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.217g)
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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.