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Maple syrup vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and sockeye salmon different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2; however, sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 224 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While maple syrup contains 2.908mg of manganese, sockeye salmon contains only 0.013mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than maple syrup (54).

Syrups, maple and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +827.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22269.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.7%
Contains more IronIron +372.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5816.7%

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.
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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6937.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66100%
Contains more FatsFats +9183.3%
Contains more WaterWater +107.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16845.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7705.9%

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 Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.013mg 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.246mg 79%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 10.123mg 63%
Selenium 0.6µg 35.5µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.827mg 63%
Protein 0.04g 26.48g 53%
Phosphorus 2mg 305mg 43%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.274mg 25%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Choline 1.6mg 112.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Calcium 102mg 11mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.327g 9%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.55mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.157mg 8%
Fats 0.06g 5.57g 8%
Potassium 212mg 436mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.076mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 1.864g 5%
Calories 260kcal 156kcal 5%
Iron 0.11mg 0.52mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.969g 4%
Magnesium 21mg 36mg 4%
Sodium 12mg 92mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 0g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $9)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.