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Corn syrup vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and mackerel different?

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline than corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Corn syrup has less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn syrup (90).

Syrups, corn, dark and Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1081.8%
Contains more IronIron +278.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2209.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2431%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +663.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +95.4%
Contains more OtherOther +3250%

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 Mackerel
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 Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 155mg 4450mg 187%
Selenium 2.9µg 73.4µg 128%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.21g 41%
Fats 0g 25.1g 39%
Protein 0g 18.5g 37%
Phosphorus 11mg 254mg 35%
Saturated fat 0g 7.148g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.41mg 31%
Carbs 77.59g 0g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.32g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.3mg 21%
Choline 13.3mg 101.6mg 16%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg 16%
Potassium 44mg 520mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.19mg 14%
Iron 0.37mg 1.4mg 13%
Magnesium 8mg 60mg 12%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.1mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 66mg 5%
Copper 0.053mg 0.1mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Calories 286kcal 305kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 4295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $4.2)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.