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Corn syrup vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and cheeseburgers different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and folate than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 32% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

Syrups, corn, dark and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more IronIron +632.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +6125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1363.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575.9%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25985%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +75.5%
Contains more OtherOther +427.5%

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 Cheeseburger
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 Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Protein 0g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 5.217mg 32%
Selenium 2.9µg 19.6µg 30%
Saturated fat 0g 6.473g 29%
Iron 0.37mg 2.71mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.293mg 24%
Fats 0g 14.72g 23%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.49mg 22%
Phosphorus 11mg 161mg 21%
Folate 0µg 70µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.228mg 17%
Carbs 77.59g 28.03g 17%
Sodium 155mg 515mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.658g 11%
Calcium 18mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.545mg 10%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.316mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Copper 0.053mg 0.111mg 6%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.52mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 28.9mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 286kcal 308kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 77.59g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.