Maple syrup vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between maple syrup and shortbread
- Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and selenium.
- Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 109% more than shortbread.
- Shortbread contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while shortbread contains 0.314mg.
- Maple syrup has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +684.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +639.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2609.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +304.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3943.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +791.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +799.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13325% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.1% |
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Carbs
~63.78g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60881.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48876.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +177.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +344.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +73.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.393mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.314mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 2.98mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.353mg | 24% |
| Folate | 0µg | 81µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 514kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 5.37g | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 66mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.49mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 63.78g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.