Maple Syrup vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Maple Syrup and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maple syrup
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maple syrup and carrots:
- Both maple syrup and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, carrot contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maple syrup is high in calories and carrot has 84% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maple syrup is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Maple syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maple Syrup | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 87% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 86% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and carrot has 92% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maple syrup and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and carrots are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than maple syrup - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than maple syrup - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than maple syrup - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, carrot contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both maple syrup and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Maple Syrup | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.27 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.081 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.036 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 209% more calcium than carrot - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 51% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Maple Syrup | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does maple syrup or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or carrots contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than carrot - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or carrots contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 50% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.