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Chocolate ice cream vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate ice cream and Corn syrup different?

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Copper, Calcium, and Iron than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 34% higher.
  • Corn syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Ice creams, chocolate and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +505.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.9%
Contains more IronIron +151.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +872.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2055.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1030%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2308.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +153.1%
Contains more OtherOther +225%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 216kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Protein 3.8g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 28.2g 77.59g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 18mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 44mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.37mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 77.59g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.053mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.04mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 11mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 155mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.1mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.011mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.009mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.02mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.023mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.009mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 13.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Corn syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.