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Corn syrup vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and cream cheese?

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and calcium than corn syrup.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than cream cheese (0).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more IronIron +236.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.6%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1305.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +139.1%
Contains more OtherOther +217.5%

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0g 34.44g 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Carbs 77.59g 5.52g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.23mg 17%
Phosphorus 11mg 107mg 14%
Protein 0g 6.15g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.517mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.483g 10%
Selenium 2.9µg 8.6µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 18mg 97mg 8%
Sodium 155mg 314mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.86mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.5mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.018mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.056mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 27.2mg 3%
Calories 286kcal 350kcal 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.11mg 3%
Potassium 44mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 5.52g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.091mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.