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Toffee vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Toffee and Maple sugar

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , while Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of Manganese 192% more than Toffee.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Maple sugar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Sugars, maple.

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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.
Toffee
Toffee
1
:
8
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +5266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +437.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +3200%
Contains more Manganese +221000%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +5266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +437.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +3200%
Contains more Manganese +221000%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8

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.
Toffee
Toffee
9
:
3
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Maple sugar
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
2
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Protein +970%
Contains more Fats +16275%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +1354.5%
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +970%
Contains more Fats +16275%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +1354.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1122%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1122%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Toffee Maple sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 1.07g 0.1g Toffee
Fats 32.75g 0.2g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 560kcal 354kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 84.87g Toffee
Calcium 34mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.03mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 4mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 32mg 3mg Toffee
Potassium 51mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 135mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.12mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.003mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.002mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin A 1152IU 0IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.013mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.048mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.003mg Toffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Toffee
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.674g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 20.565g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.064g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.1g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee Maple sugar
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
12%
Toffee
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.529g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/nutrients
  2. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.