Feta Cheese vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Feta 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
feta cheese
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and feta cheese are high in calcium and calories.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and feta cheese are high in calories. Maple syrup is very similar to maple syrup for calories - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 100% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and feta cheese has 94% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and feta cheese has less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 354 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and maple syrup has 100% less saturated fat than feta cheese - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maple syrup has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than maple syrup - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and maple syrup contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Feta Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 383% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Feta cheese has 491% more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 242% more potassium than feta cheese - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and feta cheese are high in calories. Maple syrup is quite similar to maple syrup for calories - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does maple syrup or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and feta cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 380% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.