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Maple syrup vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple syrup and pork Meat

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 126% higher.
  • Pork Meat has 3 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while pork Meat has 0.387mg.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than pork Meat.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22269.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +945.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6266.7%

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9075.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5456.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65325%
Contains more FatsFats +5750%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more OtherOther +85.1%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12027.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2876.5%

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 Pork Meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Pork Meat DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.013mg 126%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.95mg 74%
Selenium 0.6µg 38.2µg 68%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.387mg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.739mg 57%
Protein 0.04g 26.17g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 7.432mg 46%
Phosphorus 2mg 267mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.012mg 20%
Choline 1.6mg 88.9mg 16%
Iron 0.11mg 1.15mg 13%
Copper 0.018mg 0.111mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 6mg 10%
Zinc 1.47mg 2.42mg 9%
Calories 260kcal 143kcal 6%
Potassium 212mg 421mg 6%
Fats 0.06g 3.51g 5%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1.198g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 1.334g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.506g 3%
Sodium 12mg 57mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.191g)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.