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Maple syrup vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and tortilla?

  • Maple syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet tortilla is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 115% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 11 times more vitamin B2 than tortilla. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while tortilla has 0.114mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less sodium.

We used Syrups, maple and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
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% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +359.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +985.1%
Contains more IronIron +3363.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2666.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1014%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4992.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18100%
Contains more FatsFats +1483.3%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +297.9%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1581.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2200%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +26409.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +966.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Maple syrup Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Tortilla DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.268mg 115%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.114mg 89%
Iron 0.11mg 3.81mg 46%
Selenium 0.6µg 16.6µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.37mg 25%
Folate 0µg 98µg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.125mg 25%
Phosphorus 2mg 146mg 21%
Sodium 12mg 482mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Protein 0.04g 7.28g 14%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.32mg 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.102mg 9%
Carbs 67.04g 49.94g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 212mg 105mg 3%
Calcium 102mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.17mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.391g 2%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.296g 1%
Fructose 0.52g 0g 1%
Calories 260kcal 237kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 47.54g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.