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Corn syrup vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and chinese broccoli different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, fiber, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B1 than chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 71% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 22 times more sodium than chinese broccoli. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while chinese broccoli has 7mg.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

Syrups, corn, dark and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +493.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2085%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1936.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +325%
Contains more OtherOther +97.5%

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 Chinese broccoli
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Folate 0µg 99µg 25%
Carbs 77.59g 3.81g 25%
Calories 286kcal 22kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.146mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Calcium 18mg 100mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.095mg 7%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.264mg 7%
Sodium 155mg 7mg 6%
Potassium 44mg 261mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.07mg 5%
Phosphorus 11mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.437mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.159mg 3%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.3µg 3%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.39mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.33g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 25.3mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Iron 0.37mg 0.56mg 2%
Protein 0g 1.14g 2%
Fats 0g 0.72g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.11g 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.061mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0.84g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.