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Corn syrup vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn syrup and egg whites

  • Corn syrup has less vitamin B2 and selenium than egg whites.
  • Egg whites cover your daily need for vitamin B2, 33% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 109 times more sugar than egg whites. While corn syrup has 77.59g of sugar, egg whites have only 0.71g.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +270.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +589.7%
~equal in Sodium ~166mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +1109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10528.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +297.9%
Contains more OtherOther +57.5%

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 Egg white
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Egg white DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.439mg 33%
Selenium 2.9µg 20µg 31%
Carbs 77.59g 0.73g 26%
Protein 0g 10.9g 22%
Calories 286kcal 52kcal 12%
Potassium 44mg 163mg 4%
Iron 0.37mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.19mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.023mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.105mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.004mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 15mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0.71g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.03mg 0%
Sodium 155mg 166mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.005mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.