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Corn syrup vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn syrup and foie gras

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.6%
Contains more IronIron +1386.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +654.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1718.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1417.2%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1561.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%
Contains more OtherOther +662.5%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 2.9µg 44µg 75%
Fats 0g 43.84g 67%
Saturated fat 0g 14.45g 66%
Iron 0.37mg 5.5mg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 25.61g 64%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Copper 0.053mg 0.4mg 39%
Phosphorus 11mg 200mg 27%
Carbs 77.59g 4.67g 24%
Sodium 155mg 697mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.2mg 24%
Protein 0g 11.4g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.299mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.51mg 16%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Calories 286kcal 462kcal 9%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.92mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.84g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.088mg 6%
Calcium 18mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 138mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.45g)

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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