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Liver vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between liver and corn syrup

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 778% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less cholesterol.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Liver
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
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 +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.9%
Contains more IronIron +4743.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1096.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2090.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2227.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%

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.
Liver
9
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42075%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
4
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +192.2%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1963.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Corn syrup
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 Liver Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 0.37mg 219%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.009mg 168%
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg 118%
Selenium 67.5µg 2.9µg 117%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.023mg 95%
Copper 0.634mg 0.053mg 65%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.04mg 61%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.02mg 53%
Protein 26.02g 0g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.009mg 43%
Folate 163µg 0µg 41%
Phosphorus 241mg 11mg 33%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 3.76g 77.59g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.011mg 21%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.1mg 9%
Fats 4.4g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0g 7%
Saturated fat 1.41g 0g 6%
Calories 165kcal 286kcal 6%
Sodium 49mg 155mg 5%
Potassium 150mg 44mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 0g 2%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
422%
Liver
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.