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Maple syrup vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple syrup and pistachios

  • Maple syrup has more vitamin B2 and manganese; however, pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 142% higher.
  • Pistachios have 8 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while pistachios have 0.16mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in saturated fat.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +383.5%
Contains more IronIron +3463.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +7122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1066.7%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +693.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +641.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50300%
Contains more FatsFats +75433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +534%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84488.2%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +748.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +400%
Contains more FructoseFructose +116.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 1.3mg 142%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 1.7mg 131%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.16mg 85%
Manganese 2.908mg 1.2mg 74%
Fats 0.06g 45.32g 70%
Phosphorus 2mg 490mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.87mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 23.257g 58%
Iron 0.11mg 3.92mg 48%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 0.04g 20.16g 40%
Saturated fat 0.007g 5.907g 27%
Magnesium 21mg 121mg 24%
Potassium 212mg 1025mg 24%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.86mg 19%
Calories 260kcal 560kcal 15%
Carbs 67.04g 27.17g 13%
Folate 0µg 51µg 13%
Selenium 0.6µg 7µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.52mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.3mg 8%
Zinc 1.47mg 2.2mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 16.57g N/A
Calcium 102mg 105mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 12mg 1mg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.52g 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.9g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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