Strawberries vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and maple syrup:
- Maple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, strawberry 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.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than maple syrup.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) 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 strawberry has 88% less calories than maple syrup - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and maple syrup has 260 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 100% |
| Fat | 8% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 89% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than maple syrup - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and strawberry has 92% less sugar than maple syrup - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and maple syrup contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.04g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and maple syrup are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than maple syrup - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 538% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and maple syrup contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg 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 39% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or maple syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than maple syrup - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and maple syrup has 260 calories.
Does strawberries or maple syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or maple syrup contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.