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Flour vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flour and Maple sugar

  • Flour is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 163% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
Flour
Flour
6
:
4
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +4137.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +765.7%
Contains more Manganese +548.4%
Flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Iron +188.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +4137.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +765.7%
Contains more Manganese +548.4%

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.
Flour
Flour
8
:
0
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14660%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14660%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1366.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
Flour
3
:
2
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Protein +10230%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Flour
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 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 +10230%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +73.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
Flour
2
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Flour
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 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 +35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 73.61g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 10.33g 0.1g Flour
Fats 0.98g 0.2g Flour
Carbs 76.31g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 364kcal 354kcal Flour
Sugar 0.27g 84.87g Flour
Fiber 2.7g 0g Flour
Calcium 15mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 4.64mg 1.61mg Flour
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Flour
Phosphorus 108mg 3mg Flour
Potassium 107mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 2mg 11mg Flour
Zinc 0.7mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.144mg 0.099mg Flour
Manganese 0.682mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 33.9µg 0.8µg Flour
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Flour
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 0.009mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.013mg Flour
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 0.04mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.048mg Flour
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.003mg Flour
Folate 183µg 0µg Flour
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Flour
Tryptophan 0.127mg Flour
Threonine 0.281mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.357mg Flour
Leucine 0.71mg Flour
Lysine 0.228mg Flour
Methionine 0.183mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Flour
Valine 0.415mg Flour
Histidine 0.23mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.155g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.064g Flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 0.1g Flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flour 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
50%
Flour
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.