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Maple syrup vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between maple syrup and pork chop

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2, while pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than pork chop.
  • Maple syrup contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than pork chop. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, pork chop contains only 0.313mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple syrup is lower.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork chop is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28980%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +690.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5966.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +642.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4118.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59200%
Contains more FatsFats +23816.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.7%
~equal in Other ~0.48g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11041.2%

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 Pork chop
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Pork chop DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.01mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.313mg 74%
Selenium 0.6µg 36.4µg 65%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 7.927mg 49%
Protein 0.04g 23.72g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.489mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.49mg 35%
Phosphorus 2mg 241mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Fats 0.06g 14.35g 22%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.104mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.007g 4.339g 20%
Zinc 1.47mg 3.15mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.894g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 4.887g 12%
Choline 1.6mg 67.5mg 12%
Copper 0.018mg 0.105mg 10%
Iron 0.11mg 0.87mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Calcium 102mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Sodium 12mg 74mg 3%
Potassium 212mg 315mg 3%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Calories 260kcal 231kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.332g)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.