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Corn syrup vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn syrup and Italian ice

  • The amount of Selenium in Corn syrup is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Italian ice contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +311.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +430%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3475%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +474.7%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +292.5%

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 Italian ice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Italian ice Opinion
Calories 286kcal 53kcal Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.03g Italian ice
Fats 0g 0.02g Italian ice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 77.59g 13.5g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 13.5g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 1mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 6mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.09mg Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g Italian ice
Copper 0.053mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.03mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Manganese 0.1mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.1µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.002mg Corn syrup
Folate 0µg 5µg Italian ice
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.