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White chocolate vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between white chocolate and maple sugar?

  • White chocolate is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin K, yet maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, and iron.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 192% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of white chocolate is lower.

We used Candies, white chocolate and Sugars, maple types in this article.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +462.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +570.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +718.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55175%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1304.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5770%
Contains more FatsFats +15945%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more WaterWater +515.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14114.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +913%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
White chocolate Maple sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 4.422mg 192%
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.036g 88%
Fats 32.09g 0.2g 49%
Zinc 0.74mg 6.06mg 48%
Phosphorus 176mg 3mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0.064g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.013mg 21%
Iron 0.24mg 1.61mg 17%
Protein 5.87g 0.1g 12%
Calcium 199mg 90mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.048mg 11%
Carbs 59.24g 90.9g 11%
Calories 539kcal 354kcal 9%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0µg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.8µg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.1g 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.009mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 2.1mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.099mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.003mg 4%
Sodium 90mg 11mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 19mg 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 90.9g N/A
Potassium 286mg 274mg 0%
Sugar 59g 84.87g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Maple sugar
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
22%
White chocolate
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.376g)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.