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Corn syrup vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and crab meat?

  • Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate than corn syrup.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than crab meat (0).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +687.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +495.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2130.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +18950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1279.3%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +252.3%
Contains more OtherOther +290%

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 Crab meat
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 Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.053mg 1.182mg 125%
Zinc 0.04mg 7.62mg 69%
Selenium 2.9µg 40µg 67%
Sodium 155mg 1072mg 40%
Protein 0g 19.35g 39%
Phosphorus 11mg 280mg 38%
Carbs 77.59g 0g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Folate 0µg 51µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.18mg 13%
Magnesium 8mg 63mg 13%
Calories 286kcal 97kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Potassium 44mg 262mg 6%
Iron 0.37mg 0.76mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.536g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.055mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 59mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.04mg 3%
Fats 0g 1.54g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.133g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $9.2)

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.