Sweets

Sugars, maple

FDC 169658tsp (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 6 · -3 vs Sweets median

Maple sugar scores 6 of 100, a Low-band result ranked 42 of 60 sweets, below the category median of 9, without any standout nutrients at the thresholds tracked here, its profile essentially concentrated sucrose.

It is the crystallized form of maple syrup, grated or crumbled over oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods in place of table sugar, with a teaspoon as the typical measure. It is high in sugars at 84.9 g per 100 g, among the most concentrated sugar contents in the category; jellies is a same-category option that scores slightly higher.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0.1 g · 0%Carb 90.9 g · 99%Fat 0.2 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories354 kcal18%
Total fat0.2 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium11 mg0%
Carbohydrate91 g33%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars85 g
Protein0.1 g0%
Potassium274 mg6%
Calcium90 mg7%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 169658

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density6 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g0.1 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g11 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

JelliesDensity 6 vs 6Fruit butters, appleDensity 7 vs 6Syrups, grenadineDensity 7 vs 6

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