Pineapple vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and maple syrup:
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, pineapple contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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 pineapple has 81% less calories than maple syrup - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and maple syrup has 260 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to maple syrup for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and pineapple has 84% less sugar than maple syrup - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and maple syrup contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.04g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and maple syrup are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than maple syrup - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, pineapple contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pineapple and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Pineapple | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 685% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and maple syrup contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple and maple syrup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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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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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% | 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% | 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 pineapple or maple syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than maple syrup - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and maple syrup has 260 calories.
Does pineapple or maple syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or maple syrup contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 690% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.