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Corn syrup vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn syrup and red cabbage

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, potassium, and iron than red cabbage.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains 6 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 155mg of sodium, while red cabbage contains 27mg.
  • Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of red cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Cabbage, red, raw.

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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 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.3%
Contains more IronIron +116.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143%

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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1990%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +539.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2222.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +952.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +310.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%

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 Red cabbage
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 Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg 63%
Vitamin K 0µg 38.2µg 32%
Carbs 77.59g 7.37g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.209mg 15%
Calories 286kcal 31kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Sodium 155mg 27mg 6%
Potassium 44mg 243mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.243mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.069mg 5%
Iron 0.37mg 0.8mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.064mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.017mg 4%
Phosphorus 11mg 30mg 3%
Protein 0g 1.43g 3%
Calcium 18mg 45mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.147mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.22mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.418mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g 1%
Choline 13.3mg 17.1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.16g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 5.27g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 3.83g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Red cabbage
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
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.