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Corn syrup vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and barbecue chicken

  • The amount of vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and choline in barbecue chicken is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 42% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +479.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1881.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +658.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +372.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64558.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +179%
Contains more OtherOther +120%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corn syrup Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 0g 22.51g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 5.732mg 36%
Selenium 2.9µg 22µg 35%
Phosphorus 11mg 218mg 30%
Carbs 77.59g 0.12g 26%
Fats 0g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.927g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.227mg 17%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.78mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.446g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.191mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.038g 14%
Choline 13.3mg 62.9mg 9%
Sodium 155mg 335mg 8%
Iron 0.37mg 0.95mg 7%
Potassium 44mg 255mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.005mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.152mg 3%
Calories 286kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.077mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Net carbs 77.59g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Barbecue chicken
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
1%
Corn syrup
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.