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Turkey meat vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Corn syrup

  • Turkey meat is higher than Corn syrup in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 60% more than Corn syrup.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corn syrup is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Iron +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +1927.3%
Contains more Potassium +443.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.6%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Iron +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +1927.3%
Contains more Potassium +443.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.6%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47765%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4021.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6744.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47765%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4021.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6744.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +188.6%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +129216.7%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +188.6%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +129216.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat 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 Turkey meat Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 28.55g 0g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 189kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 0g 77.59g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 1.09mg 0.37mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 8mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 11mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 44mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 155mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.04mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.053mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 29.8µg 2.9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.009mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.02mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.023mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.009mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.101g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.