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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.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano 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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3321.2%
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%

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% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +4793.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49900%
Contains more FatsFats +33233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1608.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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