Maple sap is collected during early spring
(usually March and April) when maple trees are in
their dormancy state. This sap has only 3% to 5%
total solids, consisting mainly of sucrose. Other
components include organic acids (primarily malic
acid), minerals (primarily potassium and
calcium), phenoliccompounds (aroma), amino
compounds (trace) and vitamins (trace).
From the concentration process, without any
additions, we obtain Pure Maple Syrup having the
following nutritional information:
Nutritional information of Maple Syrup per 50
millilitre serving
| Energy |
167
699 |
calories
kilojoules |
| Proteins |
0 |
grams |
| Fat |
0 |
grams |
Carbohydrates
(sugars) |
43 |
grams |
| Sodium |
7 |
mg |
| Potassium |
117 |
mg |
Percentage
of recommended daily intake
| Calcium |
6% |
| Iron |
5% |
| Magnesium |
2% |
| Thiamin |
6% |
| Riboflavin |
2% |
Nutritional
Information
Maple Syrup has about the same 50 cal/tbsp as
white cane sugar. However, it also contains
significant amounts of potassium (35 mg/tbsp),
calcium (21 mg/tbsp), small amounts of iron and
phosphorus, and trace amounts of B-vitamins. Its
sodium content is a low 2 mg/tbsp.
Maple syrup can be declared a good source of 3
essential elements - calcium, iron and thiamin.
The comparative calorie values are:
| Maple Syrup |
50
cal/15 ml |
| Fructose |
46
cal/15 ml |
| Brown Sugar |
51
cal/15 ml |
| Corn Syrup |
60
cal/15 ml |
| Honey |
64
cal/15 ml |
|
