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Cheese vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheese and Maple syrup

  • Cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, 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.
Cheese
Cheese
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +596.1%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Cheese
Cheese
9
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +1038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
4
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
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 +57075%
Contains more FatsFats +55416.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +689.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2069.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +83954.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8258.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
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
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +515.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Maple syrup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 404kcal 260kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 0.04g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.06g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 3.09g 67.04g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 102mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.14mg 0.11mg Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 60.46g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 1.47mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 2mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg 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 Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.002mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 0µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Maple syrup
Choline 16.5mg 1.6mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.011g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.017g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.52g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

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