Maple syrup vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between maple syrup and pita?
- Maple syrup is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, yet pita is richer in vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 106% higher.
- Maple syrup has 13 times more vitamin B2 than pita. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while pita has 0.097mg.
- Maple syrup contains less sodium.
- Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than pita.
We used Syrups, maple and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +504.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1172.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +833.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4750% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1209.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1002.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1600% |
| 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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22650% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +304.3% |
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Water
~32.1g
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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +854.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3047.1% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.481mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.097mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 9.1g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.267mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.4mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 2.142mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.397mg | 7% |
| Folate | 0µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.84mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 55.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.535g | 3% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 275kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.