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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of boiled egg and maple syrup is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 34:3:64 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 64% ~
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .

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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.