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Corn syrup vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 778% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.9%
Contains more IronIron +4743.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1096.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2090.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2227.6%

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.
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%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42075%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6233.3%
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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1963.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +192.2%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

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 Liver
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 Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg 601%
Iron 0.37mg 17.92mg 219%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 2.196mg 168%
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg 118%
Selenium 2.9µg 67.5µg 117%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 4.774mg 95%
Copper 0.053mg 0.634mg 65%
Zinc 0.04mg 6.72mg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 8.435mg 53%
Protein 0g 26.02g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.57mg 43%
Folate 0µg 163µg 41%
Phosphorus 11mg 241mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Carbs 77.59g 3.76g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.258mg 21%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.3mg 9%
Fats 0g 4.4g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.05g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.41g 6%
Calories 286kcal 165kcal 6%
Sodium 155mg 49mg 5%
Potassium 44mg 150mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.63g 2%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.