Caramel vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Caramel and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
caramel
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in caramel and maple syrup:
- Both caramel and maple syrup are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and sugar.
- Maple syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, caramel contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both caramel and maple syrup are high in calories. Maple syrup has 20% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and maple syrup has 260 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, caramel is similar to maple syrup for protein, carbs and fat. Caramel has a macronutrient ratio of 2:98:0 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Caramel | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both caramel and maple syrup are high in carbohydrates. Maple syrup has 18% more carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Both caramel and maple syrup are high in sugar. Caramel is very similar to caramel for sugar - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Caramel and maple syrup contain similar amounts of protein - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.04g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and caramel are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caramel and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Caramel and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, caramel contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
| Caramel | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both caramel and maple syrup are high in calcium. Maple syrup has 108% more calcium than caramel - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup has more iron than caramel - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 221% more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 212mg 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: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) 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% | 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 caramel or maple syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both caramel and maple syrup are high in calories. Maple syrup has 20% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and maple syrup has 260 calories.
Does caramel or maple syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both caramel and maple syrup are high in carbohydrates. maple syrup has 20% more carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does caramel or maple syrup contain more calcium?
Both caramel and maple syrup are high in calcium. Maple syrup has 110% more calcium than caramel - caramel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.