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Maple syrup vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and graham cracker?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, yet graham cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 82% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 4 times more vitamin B2 than graham cracker. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while graham cracker has 0.317mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less sodium.
  • Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.

We used Syrups, maple and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +3336.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +844.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +301.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +855.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16625%
Contains more FatsFats +17566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +253.2%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22709.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31594.1%

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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +155.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +90.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 1.019mg 82%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.317mg 73%
Iron 0.11mg 3.78mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 5.388g 36%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.439mg 27%
Phosphorus 2mg 185mg 26%
Folate 0µg 91µg 23%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Sodium 12mg 459mg 19%
Copper 0.018mg 0.17mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.265mg 17%
Fats 0.06g 10.6g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Protein 0.04g 6.69g 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.156mg 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg 10%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.3µg 10%
Calories 260kcal 430kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.42mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1.633g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.509g 6%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.96mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 40mg 5%
Carbs 67.04g 77.66g 4%
Calcium 102mg 77mg 3%
Fructose 0.52g 0.99g 1%
Choline 1.6mg 5.9mg 1%
Potassium 212mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.