Yogurt vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Maple syrup has 298.4 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maple syrup is high in calories and yogurt has 77% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 100% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 93% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and yogurt has 92% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 85 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maple syrup has 298.4 times less saturated fat than yogurt - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maple syrup has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yogurt and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Yogurt | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 19% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than yogurt - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yogurt has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.017 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | 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% | 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does maple syrup or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 90% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 20% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.