Blue Cheese vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, blue cheese contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 36% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 100% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and blue cheese has 97% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and blue cheese has 99% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 534 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and maple syrup has 100% less saturated fat than blue cheese - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maple syrup has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than maple syrup - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Blue cheese and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, blue cheese contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Blue Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 418% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in potassium. Blue cheese has 21% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 40% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does maple syrup or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and blue cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 420% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and blue cheese are high in potassium. Blue cheese has 20% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.