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Maple syrup vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple syrup and watercress

  • Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 208% higher.
  • Watercress has 13 times less zinc than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.47mg of zinc, while watercress has 0.11mg.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than watercress.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Watercress, 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.
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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1236.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1091.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +761.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5096.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5650%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +193.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.9%

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 Watercress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 250µg 208%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.244mg 116%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.12mg 88%
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg 48%
Carbs 67.04g 1.29g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Calories 260kcal 11kcal 12%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.11mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.129mg 10%
Phosphorus 2mg 60mg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.077mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.31mg 5%
Protein 0.04g 2.3g 5%
Potassium 212mg 330mg 3%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.09mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Calcium 102mg 120mg 2%
Sodium 12mg 41mg 1%
Choline 1.6mg 9mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.2mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 0.79g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0.2g N/A
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Watercress
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
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.