Boiled Egg vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and boiled egg are high in calcium and calories.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Maple syrup has 465.7 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and boiled egg are high in calories. Maple syrup has 68% more calories than boiled egg - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 100% |
| Fat | 63% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 98% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and boiled egg has 98% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 313 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maple syrup has 465.7 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and maple syrup has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than maple syrup - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than maple syrup - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Boiled Egg | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and boiled egg are high in calcium. Maple syrup has 104% more calcium than boiled egg - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 982% more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 68% more potassium than boiled egg - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and boiled egg are high in calories. Maple syrup has 70% more calories than boiled egg - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is maple syrup or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 313 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does maple syrup or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and boiled egg are high in calcium. Maple syrup has 100% more calcium than boiled egg - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.