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

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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and maple syrup?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, and copper, yet maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 123% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in maple syrup is lower.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Syrups, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +987.3%
Contains more IronIron +718.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3321.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +802.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.085mg 2.908mg 123%
Phosphorus 729mg 2mg 104%
Calcium 1109mg 102mg 101%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 12mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.007g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 1.27mg 60%
Protein 20g 0.04g 40%
Fats 20g 0.06g 31%
Selenium 17.7µg 0.6µg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.238mg 0.018mg 24%
Zinc 3.87mg 1.47mg 22%
Carbs 1.37g 67.04g 22%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.011g 15%
Iron 0.9mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.036mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.002mg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 125mg 212mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.017g 3%
Choline 20.7mg 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg 1%
Calories 265kcal 260kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 60.46g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.081mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
50%
Maple syrup

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.