Maple syrup vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between maple syrup and quinoa
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, quinoa is richer in phosphorus, copper, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 99% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 12 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while quinoa has 0.11mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1254.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +366.7% |
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 | +1054.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +408.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1337.5% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.8% |
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6241.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.631mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.11mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 152mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.49mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 21.3g | 15% |
| Folate | 0µg | 42µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 4.4g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 1.078g | 7% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 120kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 1.92g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
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.