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Maple syrup vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Jerky

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Jerky is higher in Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Copper.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 122% more than Jerky.
  • Jerky contains 9 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Jerky contains 0.142mg.
  • Maple syrup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +2519.8%
Contains more Iron +4827.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20250%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +451.7%
Contains more Copper +1161.1%
Contains more Selenium +1683.3%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +2519.8%
Contains more Iron +4827.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20250%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +451.7%
Contains more Copper +1161.1%
Contains more Selenium +1683.3%

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.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin B2 +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2038.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Maple syrup
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2038.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +509.5%
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Protein +82900%
Contains more Fats +42566.7%
Contains more Other +1355.3%
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +509.5%
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Protein +82900%
Contains more Fats +42566.7%
Contains more Other +1355.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102672.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5847.1%
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102672.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5847.1%

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 Jerky
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 9.2g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.06g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 67.04g 11g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 410kcal Jerky
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 9g Jerky
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 102mg 20mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 2mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 212mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 12mg 2081mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.018mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 2.908mg 0.111mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.142mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 0µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 10.85g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.011g Jerky

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Maple syrup Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 2069mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.843g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.