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Maple syrup vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple syrup and ostrich different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2; however, ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 153 times more manganese than ostrich. While maple syrup contains 2.908mg of manganese, ostrich contains only 0.019mg.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index (0) than maple syrup (54).

Syrups, maple and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked are the varieties used 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.
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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15205.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.8%
Contains more IronIron +2436.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6150%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3561.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71125%
Contains more FatsFats +4183.3%
Contains more WaterWater +111.5%
~equal in Other ~0.43g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2488.2%

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 Ostrich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Manganese 2.908mg 0.019mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.292mg 75%
Selenium 0.6µg 37.5µg 67%
Protein 0.04g 28.49g 57%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 7.143mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.545mg 42%
Phosphorus 2mg 251mg 36%
Iron 0.11mg 2.79mg 34%
Zinc 1.47mg 4.85mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.318mg 26%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Copper 0.018mg 0.152mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.232mg 14%
Calcium 102mg 6mg 10%
Calories 260kcal 145kcal 6%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1g 5%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Potassium 212mg 362mg 4%
Fats 0.06g 2.57g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.44g 3%
Sodium 12mg 80mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.97g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.993g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.