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Maple syrup vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple syrup and Apple?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Apple is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 49 times more Vitamin B2 than Apple. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Apple has 0.026mg.
  • Apple contains less Sugar.

We used Syrups, maple and Apples, raw, with skin types in this comparison.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8208.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.12mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4784.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.4%
Contains more OtherOther +135%
Contains more ProteinProtein +550%
Contains more FatsFats +183.3%
Contains more WaterWater +164.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Apple
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2717.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +51.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1034.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Apple
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Apple Opinion
Calories 260kcal 52kcal Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 0.26g Apple
Fats 0.06g 0.17g Apple
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 67.04g 11.41g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 13.81g Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 5mg Maple syrup
Calcium 102mg 6mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 107mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.12mg Apple
Sugar 60.46g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Copper 0.018mg 0.027mg Apple
Zinc 1.47mg 0.04mg Maple syrup
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 2mg 11mg Apple
Sodium 12mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 2.908mg 0.035mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.017mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.026mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.041mg Apple
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Apple
Folate 0µg 3µg Apple
Choline 1.6mg 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.028g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.007g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.051g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 0.52g 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Apple
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
24%
Maple syrup
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.