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Maple syrup vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple syrup and Sugar substitute

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% more.
  • Maple syrup has 85 times more Vitamin B2 than Sugar substitute. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Sugar substitute has 0.015mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +443.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +3575%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +13118.2%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +443.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +3575%
Contains more Copper +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +13118.2%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
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%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +254.4%
Contains more Protein +5050%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +757.4%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +254.4%
Contains more Protein +5050%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +757.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0.04g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.06g 0g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 260kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0.52g 0g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 102mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.11mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 212mg 39mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 572mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.04mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.007mg Maple syrup
Manganese 2.908mg 0.022mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.015mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.015mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 0.007g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.