Maple Syrup
Health Benefits
Maple syrup contains fewer calories and a higher concentration of minerals than honey, satisfying your sweet craving. It also contains zinc and mangenese, which are excellent for your immune system. The zinc found in maple syrup is also great for men's reproductive health.
Selection Process
Be sure to choose real maple syrup and not maple-flavored syrups. Grade A maple syrup comes in three grades: light amber, medium amber, and dark amber. Grade B is the more common grade used in cooking and in processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving 1/4 cup (83.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 215.8
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.0g
0.1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g
0.0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg
0.0%
Sodium 10.0mg
0.0%
Total Carbs 55.6g
18.5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g
0.0%
Sugars 50.2g
Alcohol 0.0g
Protein 0.0g
Vitamin A 0.0%
Vitamin C 0.0%
Calcium 8.5% Iron 0.5%
Vitamin D 0.0% Vitamin E 0.0%
Vitamin K 0.0% Thiamin 3.7%
Riboflavin 62.0% Niacin 0.3%
Vitamin B-6 0.1% Folate 0.0%
Vitamin B-12 0.0% Panto. acid 0.3%
Phosphorus 0.2% Magnesium 4.4%
Zinc 8.1% Selenium 0.7%
Copper 0.7% Manganese 120.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Calcium 8.5% Iron 0.5%
Vitamin D 0.0% Vitamin E 0.0%
Vitamin K 0.0% Thiamin 3.7%
Riboflavin 62.0% Niacin 0.3%
Vitamin B-6 0.1% Folate 0.0%
Vitamin B-12 0.0% Panto. acid 0.3%
Phosphorus 0.2% Magnesium 4.4%
Zinc 8.1% Selenium 0.7%
Copper 0.7% Manganese 120.7%
