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Maple syrup vs. Fruit leather — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and fruit leather?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, and calcium, yet fruit leather is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin K, and iron.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 118% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 13 times more vitamin B2 than fruit leather. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while fruit leather has 0.1mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less sodium.
  • Fruit leather has a lower glycemic index than maple syrup.

We used Syrups, maple and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces 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.
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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +673.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1480.4%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 187% 2% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +786.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +706.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +163.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2400%
Contains more FatsFats +4366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3135.3%

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 Fruit leather
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Fruit leather DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.184mg 118%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.1mg 90%
Vitamin C 0mg 56mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.3mg 23%
Copper 0.018mg 0.171mg 17%
Sodium 12mg 403mg 17%
Vitamin K 0µg 18.2µg 15%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.19mg 12%
Iron 0.11mg 0.75mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.319mg 6%
Carbs 67.04g 82.82g 5%
Calories 260kcal 359kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 1.48g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.56mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.55g 4%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg 4%
Fats 0.06g 2.68g 4%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.65g 3%
Phosphorus 2mg 24mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Protein 0.04g 1g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.043mg 2%
Choline 1.6mg 12.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Potassium 212mg 164mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 82.82g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 57.58g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Fruit leather
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
29%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.643g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.