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Corn syrup vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn syrup and Ice cream

  • Ice cream is richer than Corn syrup in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 34% higher.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 Iron +311.1%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +611.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +854.5%
Contains more Potassium +352.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +611.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +854.5%
Contains more Potassium +352.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +1625%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +228.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +177.1%
Contains more Other +125%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +228.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +177.1%
Contains more Other +125%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 22.9g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 0g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 77.59g 23.6g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 207kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 18mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.37mg 0.09mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 11mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 44mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 155mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.04mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.053mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.008mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 0µg 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 6.79g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
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.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.