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Side-by-Side Comparison Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners

Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) vs. Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A)
Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered)
Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) →

Pure Grade A maple syrup is thermal reduction sap from sugar maples (Acer saccharum). Per 100g, it delivers 260 kcal, 67.0g carbohydrates (60g sucrose), 0g fat, 212mg potassium, 102mg calcium, and a glycemic index of 54.

View full Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) spec sheet →
Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered) →

Raw honey is enzymatic floral nectar concentrated by honeybees (Apis mellifera). Per 100g, it provides 304 kcal, 82.4g carbohydrates (38.2% fructose, 31.3% glucose, 7.1% maltose/sucrose), 0.3g protein, 17.1g water, and a glycemic index of 58.

View full Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A)
Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered)
Relative Sweetness Index
100 (Equal to sucrose) 100 – 120 (Slightly sweeter than sucrose)
Energy / Calories
260 kcal 304 kcal
Glycemic Index (GI)
54 (Low-Medium) 58 (Medium)
Total Carbohydrates
67.0 (Primarily Sucrose) g 82.4 (38% Fructose, 31% Glucose) g
Net Effective Carbohydrates
67.0 g 82.4 g
Molecular Composition
Concentrated Acer saccharum sap (66° Brix sucrose) Invert sugar blend + Bee enzymes (Invertase, Glucose Oxidase)
Dental Caries Risk
Moderate Moderate-High
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
Moderation (< 25g/day added sugars) Moderation (< 25g/day added sugars)
Manganese Concentration
2.90 mg (126% DV per 100g) mg —
Water Content
— 17.1 (Prevents bacterial fermentation) %

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