Goat Cheese vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Goat 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
goat cheese
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and goat cheese are high in calcium and calories.
- Goat cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than maple syrup.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 40% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 76% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and goat cheese has 100% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and goat cheese has 100% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 538 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and maple syrup has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maple syrup has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than maple syrup - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Goat cheese and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both goat cheese and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Goat Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 192% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 34% more potassium than goat cheese - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 40% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does maple syrup or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and goat cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 190% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.