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Corn syrup vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and roe?

  • Roe has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than corn syrup.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than roe (27).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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%
Roe
Roe
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +543.2%
Contains more IronIron +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4581.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1682.8%

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%
Roe
Roe
9
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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4917.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1955.6%
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
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3941.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +166.4%
Contains more OtherOther +550%

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 Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 2.9µg 51.7µg 89%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.949mg 72%
Phosphorus 11mg 515mg 72%
Protein 0g 28.62g 57%
Carbs 77.59g 1.92g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.154mg 23%
Folate 0µg 92µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.404g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.277mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.185mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.192mg 14%
Fats 0g 8.23g 13%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.28mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.866g 8%
Copper 0.053mg 0.128mg 8%
Potassium 44mg 283mg 7%
Iron 0.37mg 0.77mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.129g 5%
Calories 286kcal 204kcal 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.013mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Sodium 155mg 117mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $97.2)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.