USDA-derived comparison

Maple Syrup vs Pesto

Maple Syrup leads for Vitamin B2; Pesto answers with Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Phosphorus.

Who each is for: Choose maple Syrup for vitamin B2. Choose pesto for vitamin E and vitamin K.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Maple Syrup

Typical serving: 1 tbsp (20g)

8/100

More vitamin B2
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Pesto

Typical serving: 1 tbsp (16g)

24/100

More vitamin EMore vitamin KMore phosphorusMore calcium
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientMaple SyrupPesto
Calories260 kcal418 kcal
Protein0 g10 g
Carbs67 g10 g
Fat0 g38 g
Fiber0 g2 g
Sat fat0 g7 g
Sodium12 mg603 mg
Potassium212 mg560 mg
Calcium102 mg306 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.6 mg
Magnesium21 mg47 mg
Zinc1.5 mg1.3 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate0 µg16 µg

Servings differ: 1 tbsp of maple syrup is about 20g, 1 tbsp of pesto about 16g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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