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Corned beef vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and corn syrup?

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus than corn syrup.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Syrups, corn, dark 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.5%
Contains more IronIron +402.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1036.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1031%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +420.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
Contains more OtherOther +547.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16408.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 2.9µg 54%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.04mg 41%
Sodium 973mg 155mg 36%
Protein 18.17g 0g 36%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Fats 18.98g 0g 29%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0g 29%
Carbs 0.47g 77.59g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.02mg 19%
Iron 1.86mg 0.37mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.009mg 17%
Phosphorus 125mg 11mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.009mg 12%
Copper 0.154mg 0.053mg 11%
Choline 69.2mg 13.3mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.023mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.1mg 3%
Potassium 145mg 44mg 3%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Calories 251kcal 286kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Corn syrup
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
33%
Corned beef
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.