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Maple syrup vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Seaweed different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 118% more than Seaweed.
  • Maple syrup contains 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Seaweed. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Seaweed contains 0.15mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Sodium.

Syrups, maple and Seaweed, kelp, raw types were 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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
4
:
6
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.5%
Contains more Manganese +1354%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +2490.9%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Copper +622.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.5%
Contains more Manganese +1354%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +2490.9%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Copper +622.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.002
Maple syrup
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.002

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
4
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Carbs +600.5%
Contains more Protein +4100%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Water +151.9%
Contains more Other +1306.4%
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Carbs +600.5%
Contains more Protein +4100%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Water +151.9%
Contains more Other +1306.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
2
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +790.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +790.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%

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 Seaweed
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 Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 8.27g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.06g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 67.04g 9.57g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 43kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 0g 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 102mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.11mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 21mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 2mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 212mg 89mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 233mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 1.23mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 2.908mg 0.2mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.05mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.15mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.47mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.002mg
Folate 0µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 0µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.247g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.047g Seaweed

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Maple syrup
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.