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Maple syrup vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Sorghum syrup different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc, while Sorghum syrup is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 86% more than Sorghum syrup.
  • Maple syrup contains 4 times more Zinc than Sorghum syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.47mg of Zinc, while Sorghum syrup contains 0.41mg.

Syrups, maple and Syrups, sorghum 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.
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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +376.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.7%
Contains more IronIron +3354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +622.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +719.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33400%
Contains more CholineCholine +731.3%
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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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +410.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 260kcal 290kcal Sorghum syrup
Protein 0.04g 0g Maple syrup
Fats 0.06g 0g Maple syrup
Net carbs 67.04g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 67.04g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 21mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 102mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 212mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.11mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 60.46g 74.9g Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.41mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 12mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 2.908mg 1.53mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.155mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Choline 1.6mg 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.44g)
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.