Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Maple syrup vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between maple syrup and chuck steak

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup contains 242 times more manganese than chuck steak. While maple syrup contains 2.908mg of manganese, chuck steak contains only 0.012mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple syrup is lower.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

Infographic

Maple syrup vs Chuck steak infographic
Infographic link

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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +2127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4483.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5656.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4837.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +193.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62350%
Contains more FatsFats +32633.3%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4664.7%

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 Chuck steak
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.012mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.191mg 83%
Zinc 1.47mg 8.68mg 66%
Protein 0.04g 24.98g 50%
Selenium 0.6µg 27.5µg 49%
Saturated fat 0.007g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.06g 19.64g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.663mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Iron 0.11mg 2.45mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.373mg 29%
Phosphorus 2mg 193mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 9.457g 24%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.752mg 14%
Choline 1.6mg 79mg 14%
Calcium 102mg 16mg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.077mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.81g 5%
Sodium 12mg 71mg 3%
Potassium 212mg 325mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Calories 260kcal 277kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.653g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.