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Maple syrup vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple syrup and Wasabi

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Wasabi has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 109% more than Wasabi.
  • Maple syrup contains 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Wasabi. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Wasabi contains only 0.114mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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 less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Manganese +643.7%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +836.4%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +167.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +761.1%
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 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Manganese +643.7%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +836.4%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +167.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +761.1%

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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Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1014%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1014%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13600%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Protein +11900%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Water +113.4%
Contains more Other +308.5%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Protein +11900%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Water +113.4%
Contains more Other +308.5%

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 Wasabi
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 15.74g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 4.8g Wasabi
Fats 0.06g 0.63g Wasabi
Carbs 67.04g 23.54g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 109kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Wasabi
Fiber 0g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 102mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 0.11mg 1.03mg Wasabi
Magnesium 21mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 2mg 80mg Wasabi
Potassium 212mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 12mg 17mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Copper 0.018mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Manganese 2.908mg 0.391mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.114mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.743mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 0µg 18µg Wasabi
Saturated Fat 0.007g Wasabi
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 Wasabi
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
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.