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Maple syrup vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between maple syrup and English muffins

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, English muffins have more phosphorus, copper, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% more.
  • Maple syrup has 8 times more vitamin B2 than English muffins. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while English muffins have 0.154mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index than maple syrup.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +714.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +709.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +616.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6550%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +724.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19150%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +410.6%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2645.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5123.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup English muffin DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.357mg 111%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.154mg 86%
Sodium 12mg 464mg 20%
Phosphorus 2mg 133mg 19%
Protein 0.04g 7.7g 15%
Copper 0.018mg 0.129mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Iron 0.11mg 0.89mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.181mg 10%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.566mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.446mg 8%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.7mg 7%
Carbs 67.04g 46g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.888g 6%
Calcium 102mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.043mg 3%
Fats 0.06g 1.8g 3%
Potassium 212mg 131mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.259g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.302g 1%
Calories 260kcal 235kcal 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 43.3g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.