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Icing vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Corn syrup different?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Corn syrup is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Icing is 23% higher.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2800%

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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Water +46.1%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Water +46.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 77.59g Corn syrup
Fats 16.23g 0g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 418kcal 286kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 77.59g Icing
Calcium 3mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.16mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 18mg 11mg Icing
Potassium 34mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 184mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Icing
Copper 0mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.1µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.009mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.02mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.023mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Folate 8µg 0µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Icing
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.