Maple syrup vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between maple syrup and fast food
- Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus.
- Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 111% more than fast food.
- Fast food has 3 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while fast food has 0.363mg.
- Maple syrup contains less saturated fat.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +64.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +714.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2681.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +572.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3283.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6834.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19916.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43854.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9782.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +28.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +336.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.357mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.363mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 3.06mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 20.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 5.617mg | 35% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 16.52g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.317mg | 21% |
| Folate | 0µg | 80µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 134mg | 19% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 12.01g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.212mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 31.5g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.121mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 1.68g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 2.52mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 34.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 2.27g | 2% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 297kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 197mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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
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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins