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Maple syrup vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between maple syrup and rib eye steak

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 123% more than rib eye steak.
  • Rib eye steak has 4 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while rib eye steak has 0.287mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less saturated fat.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +827.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3535%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +1936.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +302%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4850%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5959.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2950%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.071mg

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% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59125%
Contains more FatsFats +36250%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95527.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5941.2%

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 Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.08mg 123%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.287mg 76%
Selenium 0.6µg 29.7µg 53%
Protein 0.04g 23.69g 47%
Saturated fat 0.007g 9.684g 44%
Zinc 1.47mg 5.91mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.477mg 37%
Fats 0.06g 21.81g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.908mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Iron 0.11mg 2.24mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 10.519g 26%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Phosphorus 2mg 152mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.536mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 11mg 9%
Choline 1.6mg 48.8mg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.027g 7%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Calories 260kcal 291kcal 2%
Sodium 12mg 54mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 212mg 260mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.677g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.