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Corn syrup vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn syrup and Ground beef

  • Ground beef is richer than Corn syrup in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 104% higher.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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.
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +513.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more Potassium +447.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +14500%
Contains more Copper +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +558.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +513.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more Potassium +447.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +14500%
Contains more Copper +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +558.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20030%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3355.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20030%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3355.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +497.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +497.5%

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 Ground beef
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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 0g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 77.59g 0g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 241kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 18mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.37mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 11mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 44mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 155mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.04mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.053mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.1mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 0µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 1.173g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 6.073g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.073g)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.