Maple syrup vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between maple syrup and yam
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium; however, yam has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 109% higher.
- Yam has 40 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while yam has 0.032mg.
Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Yam, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +512.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +632.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +888.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +3868.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +581.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +772.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +931.3% |
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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3725% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.5% |
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.397mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.032mg | 95% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.293mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 816mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.178mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 27.88g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 118kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 0µg | 23µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.314mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 16.5mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
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.