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Maple syrup vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Pineapple different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, Manganese, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Maple syrup is 95% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains 12 times more Zinc than Pineapple. While Maple syrup contains 1.47mg of Zinc, Pineapple contains only 0.12mg.

Syrups, maple and Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +94.5%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Manganese +213.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +94.5%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Manganese +213.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +511.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +3868.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3868.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +411%
Contains more Other +113.6%
Contains more Protein +1250%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +165.5%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Carbs +411%
Contains more Other +113.6%
Contains more Protein +1250%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +165.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.3%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +873.6%
Contains more Fructose +307.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.73
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
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +873.6%
Contains more Fructose +307.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.73

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 Pineapple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 11.72g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 0.54g Pineapple
Fats 0.06g 0.12g Pineapple
Carbs 67.04g 13.12g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 50kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 60.46g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 0g 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 102mg 13mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.29mg Pineapple
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 8mg Pineapple
Potassium 212mg 109mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 1.47mg 0.12mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 2.908mg 0.927mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 0mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.032mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 0µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.009g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.04g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pineapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Maple syrup
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.