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Maple syrup vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Pecan pie different?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Pecan pie is higher in Copper, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 95% more than Pecan pie.
  • Maple syrup contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Pecan pie. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Pecan pie contains 0.18mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Sodium.

Syrups, maple and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were 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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +1245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1072.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%

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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +605.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +945.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2900%
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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +66.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12150%
Contains more FatsFats +36900%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101545.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33488.2%

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 Pecan pie
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 Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 260kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 0.04g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 0.06g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 67.04g 52.2g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 52.2g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 102mg 32mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 133mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Sugar 60.46g Pecan pie
Copper 0.018mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.47mg 1.02mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 94mg Pecan pie
Sodium 12mg 262mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 2.908mg 0.712mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.18mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.847mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 0µg 26µg Pecan pie
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 3.989g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pecan pie
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
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
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.
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.