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Dove milk chocolate vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dove milk chocolate and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less Calcium, Fiber, and Iron than Dove milk chocolate.
  • Dove milk chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 96% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 0% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%

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 2.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 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 OtherOther +137.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1267.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 546kcal 286kcal Dove milk chocolate
Protein 5.94g 0g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 31.72g 0g Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Dove milk chocolate
Net carbs 57.38g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 59.78g 77.59g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 160mg 18mg Dove milk chocolate
Potassium 44mg Corn syrup
Iron 1.11mg 0.37mg Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 55.45g 77.59g Dove milk chocolate
Fiber 2.4g 0g Dove milk chocolate
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg Corn syrup
Sodium 63mg 155mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A 292IU 0IU Dove milk chocolate
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.246g Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 19.24g 0g Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate 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
2%
Dove milk chocolate
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.