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Maple syrup vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple syrup and Vanilla extract

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, while Vanilla extract has more Copper.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 116% more than Vanilla extract.
  • Maple syrup contains 13 times more Vitamin B2 than Vanilla extract. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Vanilla extract contains only 0.095mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Vanilla extract is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple and Vanilla extract.

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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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +827.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1236.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1164.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
~equal in Iron ~0.12mg

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1236.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.035mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +7272.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.06g

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
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.01g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Vanilla extract Opinion
Calories 260kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Protein 0.04g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Fats 0.06g 0.06g
Net carbs 67.04g 12.65g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 12.65g Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Maple syrup
Calcium 102mg 11mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 148mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.12mg Vanilla extract
Sugar 60.46g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Copper 0.018mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 1.47mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 12mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 2.908mg 0.23mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.011mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.095mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.035mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.01g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.01g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.004g Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Vanilla extract
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.