Mango Juice vs. Simple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Mango Juice and Simple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango juice
versus
simple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango juice and simple syrup:
- Mango juice is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Simple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, mango juice contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Simple syrup is high in calories and mango juice has 81% less calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories per 100 grams and mango juice has 51 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango juice is similar to simple syrup for protein, carbs and fat. Mango juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:1 and for simple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango Juice | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 100% |
| Fat | 1% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and mango juice has 82% less carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango juice has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mango juice are made of 98% sugar and 2% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in simple syrup comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mango juice has more dietary fiber than simple syrup - mango juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Simple syrup is high in sugar and mango juice has 83% less sugar than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mango juice has 12.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango juice and simple syrup contain similar amounts of protein - mango juice has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango juice and simple syrup are low in saturated fat - mango juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango juice is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than simple syrup - mango juice has 15.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mango juice has more Vitamin A than simple syrup - mango juice has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mango juice and simple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango juice has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mango juice and simple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango juice has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Simple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, mango juice contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mango juice and simple syrup contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Mango Juice | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.003 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.08 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 7 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Simple syrup and mango juice contain similar amounts of calcium - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango juice has 17mg of calcium.
iron
Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron and it has 900% more iron than mango juice - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron per 100 grams and mango juice has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Simple syrup and mango juice contain similar amounts of potassium - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango juice has 24mg of potassium.
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: Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does simple syrup or mango juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Simple syrup is high in calories and mango juice has 80% less calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories in 100g and mango juice has 51 calories.
Does simple syrup or mango juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and mango juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of carbs for 100g and mango juice has 13.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mango juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in simple syrup comprise of 100% sugar.
Does simple syrup or mango juice contain more iron?
Simple syrup is an abundant source of iron and it has 900% more iron than mango juice - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron in 100 grams and mango juice has 0.36mg of iron.