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Corn syrup vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and rib eye steak?

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than corn syrup.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +490.9%
Contains more IronIron +505.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +14675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1281.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +924.1%

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3088.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.9%
~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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +147.6%

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 Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Zinc 0.04mg 5.91mg 53%
Selenium 2.9µg 29.7µg 49%
Protein 0g 23.69g 47%
Saturated fat 0g 9.684g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.477mg 36%
Fats 0g 21.81g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 4.908mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Carbs 77.59g 0g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.519g 26%
Iron 0.37mg 2.24mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.287mg 21%
Phosphorus 11mg 152mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.536mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.027g 7%
Choline 13.3mg 48.8mg 6%
Potassium 44mg 260mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.071mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 54mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 22mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.08mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calories 286kcal 291kcal 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.684g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.