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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.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than cheese.

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
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
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% 110% 14% 9% 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
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
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
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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.027mg 2.908mg 125%
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.007g 86%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.27mg 65%
Phosphorus 455mg 2mg 65%
Calcium 710mg 102mg 61%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg 51%
Fats 33.31g 0.06g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 0.04g 46%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 12mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.011g 23%
Carbs 3.09g 67.04g 21%
Zinc 3.64mg 1.47mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.017g 9%
Calories 404kcal 260kcal 7%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.036mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.002mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 76mg 212mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.52g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 67.04g N/A
Iron 0.14mg 0.11mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g 60.46g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.081mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

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
35%
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.

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