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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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~197mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
41% 44% 15%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 7% 8% 2%
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 +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Fast food DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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