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Corn syrup vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn syrup and cheese sandwich

  • Corn syrup has less phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 53% more.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +595.5%
Contains more IronIron +608.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3372.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +983%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +737.9%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15825%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2604.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +587.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +850%

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 Cheese sandwich
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 Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 9.166g 61%
Phosphorus 11mg 382mg 53%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.083mg 43%
Selenium 2.9µg 24.3µg 39%
Fats 0g 25g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.427mg 32%
Sodium 155mg 839mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.358mg 29%
Iron 0.37mg 2.62mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.351g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.185mg 20%
Protein 0g 9.8g 20%
Calcium 18mg 204mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.261mg 19%
Saturated fat 0g 4.129g 19%
Folate 0µg 64µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Copper 0.053mg 0.16mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.622mg 12%
Calories 286kcal 497kcal 11%
Magnesium 8mg 54mg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.87mg 8%
Potassium 44mg 306mg 8%
Carbs 77.59g 58.2g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Net carbs 77.59g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.