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Maple syrup vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Biscuit different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Biscuit is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple syrup is 110% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Biscuit. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Biscuit contains 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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +669.3%
Contains more Calcium +130.4%
Contains more Iron +2536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +8100%
Contains more Copper +355.6%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +669.3%
Contains more Calcium +130.4%
Contains more Iron +2536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +8100%
Contains more Copper +355.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Protein +17400%
Contains more Fats +27066.7%
Contains more Other +580.9%
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 Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Protein +17400%
Contains more Fats +27066.7%
Contains more Other +580.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24388.2%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 43.1g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.06g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 67.04g 44.6g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 102mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.11mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 212mg 121mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 580mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.54mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 2.908mg 0.378mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.31mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 0µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 4.324g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.