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

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Differences between Corn syrup and Chicken sandwich

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin E than Chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 48% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1581.8%
Contains more Potassium +456.8%
Contains more Zinc +1425%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +119%
Contains more Selenium +586.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1581.8%
Contains more Potassium +456.8%
Contains more Zinc +1425%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +119%
Contains more Selenium +586.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4155.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4155.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +271.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +122.4%
Contains more Other +575%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +271.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +122.4%
Contains more Other +575%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 19.49g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 77.59g 20.89g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 250kcal Corn syrup
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 77.59g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 18mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.37mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 11mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 44mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 155mg 753mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.053mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.1mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 2.9µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 0µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.03g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 2.123g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn syrup Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.