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Maple syrup vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Almond butter different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Almond butter is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Almond butter covers your daily need of Vitamin E 161% more than Maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Syrups, maple and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types were used 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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
9
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Calcium +240.2%
Contains more Iron +3072.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25300%
Contains more Potassium +252.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +5088.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Calcium +240.2%
Contains more Iron +3072.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25300%
Contains more Potassium +252.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +5088.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
6
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Maple syrup
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Almond butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5050%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
3
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Carbs +256.2%
Contains more Water +1875%
Contains more Protein +52300%
Contains more Fats +92400%
Contains more Other +555.3%
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Carbs +256.2%
Contains more Water +1875%
Contains more Protein +52300%
Contains more Fats +92400%
Contains more Other +555.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
2
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294854.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79976.5%
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294854.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79976.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
3
:
2
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Sucrose +1243.8%
Contains more Glucose +7900%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Maple syrup
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Almond butter
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1243.8%
Contains more Glucose +7900%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 8.52g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 0.06g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 67.04g 18.82g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Fructose 0.52g 0g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 4.43g Almond butter
Fiber 0g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 102mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 0.11mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 21mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 2mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 212mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 12mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 1.47mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.018mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.908mg 2.131mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 2.4µg Almond butter
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 0mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.041mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.939mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.103mg Almond butter
Folate 0µg 53µg Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 0.007g 4.152g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Almond butter
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
26%
Maple syrup
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.145g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond butter
Almond butter is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.