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Butterbur vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterbur and Corn

  • Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, and Copper, yet Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Butterbur is 29% higher.
  • Butterbur contains 34 times more Calcium than Corn. Butterbur contains 103mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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5
Corn
Contains more Calcium +3333.3%
Contains more Potassium +200.5%
Contains more Copper +110.2%
Contains more Manganese +64.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +541.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3333.3%
Contains more Potassium +200.5%
Contains more Copper +110.2%
Contains more Manganese +64.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +541.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Corn
Contains more Vitamin C +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +426%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +130%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +426%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Corn
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Protein +774.4%
Contains more Fats +3650%
Contains more Carbs +481.2%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Protein +774.4%
Contains more Fats +3650%
Contains more Carbs +481.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterbur Corn
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Corn Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 18.58g Corn
Protein 0.39g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.04g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 3.61g 20.98g Corn
Calories 14kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Butterbur
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 103mg 3mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.45mg Corn
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 12mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 655mg 218mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.16mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.103mg 0.049mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.167mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 31.5mg 5.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.057mg Corn
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 10µg 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Corn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Butterbur
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.