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Maple syrup vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple syrup and Fajita?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 124% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Fajita. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Fajita has 0.213mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less Sodium.

We used Syrups, maple and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +684.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Manganese +4306.1%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +13750%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +2683.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 1.37
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 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Manganese +4306.1%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +13750%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +2683.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 1.37

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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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19250%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19250%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2906.3%
Contains more Protein +46300%
Contains more Fats +9450%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Other +512.8%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +2906.3%
Contains more Protein +46300%
Contains more Fats +9450%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Other +512.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6305.9%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6305.9%

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 Fajita
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 2.23g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 0.06g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 67.04g 2.23g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 135kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 0g Fajita
Calcium 102mg 13mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 2mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 212mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 12mg 799mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 1.37mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.03mg Fajita
Manganese 2.908mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.213mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 0µg 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 1.596g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.589g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita 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

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.