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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 Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +639.9%
Contains more Iron +2609.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
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% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +639.9%
Contains more Iron +2609.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3450%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3450%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +799.7%
Contains more Protein +13325%
Contains more Fats +43600%
Contains more Other +119.1%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +799.7%
Contains more Protein +13325%
Contains more Fats +43600%
Contains more Other +119.1%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60881.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48876.5%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60881.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48876.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +177.8%
Contains more Glucose +344.4%
Contains more Fructose +73.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
65% 34%
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 Sucrose +177.8%
Contains more Glucose +344.4%
Contains more Fructose +73.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 62.48g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.06g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 67.04g 63.78g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.52g 0.3g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 102mg 13mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 212mg 88mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 353mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.49mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 2.908mg 0.393mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.314mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 0µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 8.105g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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