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Maple syrup vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and pancake?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, yet pancake is richer in selenium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 118% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 5 times more vitamin B2 than pancake. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while pancake has 0.281mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less sodium.
  • Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than pancake.

We used Syrups, maple and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1354%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.7%
Contains more IronIron +1536.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2383.3%

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.
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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +352%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15900%
Contains more FatsFats +16066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +474.5%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26058.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Pancake DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.2mg 118%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.281mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.447g 30%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.9µg 26%
Phosphorus 2mg 159mg 22%
Iron 0.11mg 1.8mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Sodium 12mg 439mg 19%
Fats 0.06g 9.7g 15%
Carbs 67.04g 28.3g 13%
Protein 0.04g 6.4g 13%
Calcium 102mg 219mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.201mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.007g 2.122g 10%
Folate 0µg 38µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.567mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.56mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.405mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.474g 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.046mg 3%
Calories 260kcal 227kcal 2%
Potassium 212mg 132mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 28.3g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.