Maple syrup vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between maple syrup and taco
- Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, iron, and vitamin K.
- Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 116% more than taco.
- Taco contains 21 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while taco contains 0.06mg.
- Maple syrup has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of maple syrup is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1067.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +981.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +327.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1433.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1937% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1900% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22050% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21066.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17794.1% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +14480% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +700% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +73.3% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.249mg | 116% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.06mg | 93% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 178mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 8.86g | 18% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 397mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 19.85g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.75mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Potassium | 212mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.377g)