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Corn syrup vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn syrup and Limburger

  • Corn syrup has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium than Limburger.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2661.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +5150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3472.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5017.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
~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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15734.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +120%
Contains more OtherOther +847.5%

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 Limburger
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 Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 16.746g 76%
Phosphorus 11mg 393mg 55%
Calcium 18mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Fats 0g 27.25g 42%
Protein 0g 20.05g 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.503mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Sodium 155mg 800mg 28%
Carbs 77.59g 0.49g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.177mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.606g 22%
Selenium 2.9µg 14.5µg 21%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.1mg 19%
Folate 0µg 58µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.086mg 6%
Copper 0.053mg 0.021mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.038mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.13mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.495g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Calories 286kcal 327kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Potassium 44mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.158mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0.49g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.