Maple syrup vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between maple syrup and muffin?
- Maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2, yet muffin is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, iron, selenium, and folate.
- Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 107% more.
- Maple syrup has 8 times more vitamin B2 than muffin. While maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, muffin has only 0.163mg.
- The amount of sodium in maple syrup is lower.
We used Syrups, maple and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +297.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1081.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +679.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1650.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5681.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11125% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26683.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43736.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47564.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +108.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +132.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.449mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.163mg | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 8.103g | 54% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 39.2µg | 33% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 16.07g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 146mg | 21% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 92.5mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.3mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 2.844g | 13% |
| Folate | 0µg | 48µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.63mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 4.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.168mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 1.418mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 53g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.