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Maple syrup vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maple syrup and Basil?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, and Manganese, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% more.
  • Maple syrup has 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Basil. While Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Basil has only 0.076mg.

We used Syrups, maple and Basil, fresh 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.
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +2781.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +2038.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +2781.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +2038.9%

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.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1571.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7650%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1571.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7650%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2429.8%
Contains more Protein +7775%
Contains more Fats +966.7%
Contains more Water +184.2%
Contains more Other +219.1%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +2429.8%
Contains more Protein +7775%
Contains more Fats +966.7%
Contains more Water +184.2%
Contains more Other +219.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2188.2%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2188.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +7900%
Contains more Fructose +2500%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +7900%
Contains more Fructose +2500%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Basil
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 Maple syrup Basil Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 1.05g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.06g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 67.04g 2.65g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 23kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 0.02g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 102mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.11mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 21mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 2mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 212mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 12mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.47mg 0.81mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 2.908mg 1.148mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.034mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.076mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 0µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 0µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.041g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.