Maple syrup vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between maple syrup and pectin
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, and potassium, while pectin has more copper, fiber, and iron.
- Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 123% more than pectin.
- Maple syrup contains 30 times more potassium than pectin. While maple syrup contains 212mg of potassium, pectin contains only 7mg.
- The amount of sodium in maple syrup is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.
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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 | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2928.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4054.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2363.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1520% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0.3 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
8.7 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +272.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.8% |
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
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +429.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.01g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.07mg | 123% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.06mg | 93% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.42mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 2.71mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.47mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 200mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 90.4g | 8% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.008mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 325kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 81.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.09g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)