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Corn raw vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn raw and eggs?

  • Eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than corn raw.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 216% higher.
  • Corn raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Corn raw has a higher glycemic index (52) than eggs (0).

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +526.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3603.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5033.3%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2665.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +832.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1177.4%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg
~equal in Folate ~44µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1569.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.7%
Contains more FatsFats +685.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +843.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn raw Egg
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 Corn raw Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.054mg 2mg 216%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0.6µg 30.8µg 55%
Choline 23mg 293.8mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.513mg 35%
Protein 3.27g 12.58g 19%
Vitamin A 9µg 149µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 1.398mg 14%
Fats 1.35g 10.61g 14%
Saturated fat 0.325g 3.267g 13%
Phosphorus 89mg 172mg 12%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.064mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 4.077g 9%
Iron 0.52mg 1.19mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.066mg 7%
Magnesium 37mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.03mg 6%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.026mg 6%
Carbs 18.7g 1.12g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 1.414g 6%
Calcium 2mg 50mg 5%
Sodium 15mg 124mg 5%
Zinc 0.46mg 1.05mg 5%
Potassium 270mg 126mg 4%
Calories 86kcal 155kcal 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.121mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Folate 42µg 44µg 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 6.26g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.942g)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.