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Maple syrup vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and biscuits different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2; however, biscuits are richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 110% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than biscuits. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, biscuits contain only 0.31mg.
  • Maple syrup has less sodium.

Syrups, maple and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.4%
Contains more IronIron +2536.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +355.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17400%
Contains more FatsFats +27066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +580.9%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24388.2%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Biscuit DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.378mg 110%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.31mg 74%
Iron 0.11mg 2.9mg 35%
Selenium 0.6µg 19.5µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.163g 28%
Sodium 12mg 580mg 25%
Fats 0.06g 16.3g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.356mg 24%
Phosphorus 2mg 164mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.007g 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.949mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 6.93g 17%
Folate 0µg 61µg 15%
Protein 0.04g 7g 14%
Calcium 102mg 235mg 13%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.54mg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.082mg 7%
Carbs 67.04g 44.6g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.285mg 5%
Calories 260kcal 353kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Potassium 212mg 121mg 3%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 2.18g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.317g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.