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Maple Syrup vs White Sugar

Per 100g, Maple Syrup has 65g carbs and White Sugar has 100g (GI 54 vs 65). Maple Syrup is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 40g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.

Winner
Maple Syrup
13g net
per 1 tbsp (20g)
vs
White Sugar
12g net
per 1 tbsp (12g)
Maple Syrup is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricMaple SyrupWhite Sugar
Calories
260400
Total carbs
65g100g
Net carbs
65g100g
Fiber
Higher wins
0g0g
Sugar
Lower wins
60g100g
Protein
Higher wins
0g0g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
5465
Glycemic load
Lower wins
35.165

Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.

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