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Maple syrup vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple syrup and Tomato sauce

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Tomato sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 122% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce has 20 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Tomato sauce has 0.065mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +568.2%
Contains more Manganese +2473.5%
Contains more Iron +772.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Copper +538.9%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +568.2%
Contains more Manganese +2473.5%
Contains more Iron +772.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Copper +538.9%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1162.5%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +181.8%
Contains more Other +306.4%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +1162.5%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +181.8%
Contains more Other +306.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.8%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +83214.3%
Contains more Glucose +13.8%
Contains more Fructose +221.2%
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
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +83214.3%
Contains more Glucose +13.8%
Contains more Fructose +221.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 3.81g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.06g 0.3g Tomato sauce
Carbs 67.04g 5.31g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 24kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 60.46g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 102mg 14mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 27mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 212mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 12mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.47mg 0.22mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 2.908mg 0.113mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.024mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.065mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 0µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.041g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.044g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.121g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.