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Corn syrup vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and steak?

  • Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than corn syrup.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than steak (0).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +534.1%
Contains more IronIron +548.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1381.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +996.6%

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%
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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 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25645%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +152.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35%

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 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 Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg 92%
Zinc 0.04mg 6.34mg 57%
Selenium 2.9µg 31.8µg 53%
Protein 0g 24.85g 50%
Saturated fat 0g 8.443g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.5mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 5.149mg 32%
Fats 0g 19.02g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Carbs 77.59g 0g 26%
Iron 0.37mg 2.4mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.171g 23%
Phosphorus 11mg 163mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.301mg 22%
Potassium 44mg 279mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.896g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.074mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Sodium 155mg 58mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.085mg 4%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calories 286kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.443g)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.