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

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How are corn syrup and duck meat different?

  • Duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc than corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for duck meat is 48% higher.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn syrup (90).

Syrups, corn, dark and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.6%
Contains more IronIron +629.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1318.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +589.7%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.9%
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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% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +135.5%
Contains more OtherOther +105%

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 Duck meat
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 ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Duck meat DV% diff.
Fats 0g 28.35g 44%
Saturated fat 0g 9.67g 44%
Protein 0g 18.99g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 12.9g 32%
Selenium 2.9µg 20µg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 4.825mg 30%
Iron 0.37mg 2.7mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Carbs 77.59g 0g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.65g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.098mg 22%
Phosphorus 11mg 156mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.269mg 20%
Copper 0.053mg 0.227mg 19%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.86mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.174mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.18mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Choline 13.3mg 50.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.7mg 5%
Potassium 44mg 204mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 59mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.019mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg 4%
Calories 286kcal 337kcal 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 77.59g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.67g)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.