Honey vs Maple Syrup

Both are sweet, both can be used on pancakes and added to recipes and deserts. 

But which is better for you, honey or maple syrup?

I've already looked at agave nectar and honey vs sugar, so why not a comparison of maple syrup and honey too?

The following information has been compiled using nutritional data, looking at calories, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids. 

As such, it is a completley objective comparison, based on a 100g serving of each.

Nutritional Comparison Of Honey vs Maple Syrup

Calories And Carbs

Based on 100g of honey and 100g of maple syrup.

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Of course, both are high in calories. 

The fat contained within Maple Syrup appears to be primarily Omega 6 fatty acids (100mg) and Mono & Polyunsaturated fat (each 0.1g).

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If you are an athlete or requiring a high-energy diet, then the composition of the carbohydrate of foods may be of interest to you. 

Why?  Because you may be wanting to structure your calorie intake to gain immediate versus sustained energy boosts.

It appears that Maple Syrup would provide you with an immediate energy boost, whereas energy would be released from honey more slowly.

However, if you are on a diet, both are offering high calories, and it is better to select your carbohydrate intake from higher fibre, low calorie foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

If comparing Maple Syrup and Honey within the context of the average adult diet, then there appears to be little meaningful benefit of one over the other in terms of calories and carbohydrate, unless the type of carbohydrate you consume is important to you.

Minerals

Again, 100g of honey and maple syrup are compared below.  But which is best?.........

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Some minerals are only required in tiny amounts, but this varies, depending on the mineral.

But maple syrup vs honey?..,..,.It can't be ignored....  in terms of mineral content, maple syrup is actually better than honey! 

If you are seeking to increase the manganese levels in your diet, then maple syrup is best!  Manganese is beneficial for skin and bones, although, is it possible to have too much?

The level of zinc is also quite high in maple syrup. 

Zinc has a role in cell division and growth, wound healing, and interestingly, carbohydrate breakdown.  It is also believed to be a helpful deterrant against the common cold. 

Other Nutritional Elements

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