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Cheddar Cheese vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheddar Cheese and Maple syrup

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% more.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Syrups, maple.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Calcium +596.1%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22650%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +4650%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +10670.4%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Calcium +596.1%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22650%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +4650%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +10670.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Maple syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Protein +57075%
Contains more Fats +55416.7%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +689.4%
Contains more Carbs +2069.6%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +57075%
Contains more Fats +55416.7%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +689.4%
Contains more Carbs +2069.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8258.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8258.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +515.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Maple syrup
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +515.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Maple syrup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 22.87g 0.04g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.06g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 404kcal 260kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 0.48g 60.46g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 102mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.11mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 2mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 653mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 3.64mg 1.47mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.036mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.002mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.917g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.007g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.011g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Maple syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheddar Cheese
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.86g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.