Flour vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flour and maple syrup
- Flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and fiber; however, maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 97% higher.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index than maple syrup.
Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Syrups, maple.
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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 IronIron | +4118.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +326.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1089.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25725% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1533.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +690.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2329.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 2.908mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 0.6µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 1.27mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.066mg | 60% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.11mg | 57% |
| Folate | 183µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.081mg | 36% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 0.04g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.018mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.036mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.47mg | 7% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 260kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 212mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 67.04g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.017g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.007g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 67.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 60.46g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0% |
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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
46%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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.