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Maple syrup vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maple syrup and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 123% more.
  • Maple syrup has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.486mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Maple syrup is lower.

We used Syrups, maple and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +3321.2%
Contains more Calcium +987.3%
Contains more Iron +718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +36350%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Contains more Copper +1222.2%
Contains more Selenium +2850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +3321.2%
Contains more Calcium +987.3%
Contains more Iron +718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +36350%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Contains more Copper +1222.2%
Contains more Selenium +2850%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4793.4%
Contains more Protein +49900%
Contains more Fats +33233.3%
Contains more Water +56.2%
Contains more Other +1608.5%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +4793.4%
Contains more Protein +49900%
Contains more Fats +33233.3%
Contains more Water +56.2%
Contains more Other +1608.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55336.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2617.6%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55336.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2617.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 1.37g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.06g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 67.04g 1.37g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 102mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.11mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 2mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 212mg 125mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 1529mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.018mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 2.908mg 0.085mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.029mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.486mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 0µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 13.317g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
26%
Maple syrup
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.31g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.