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Aspartame vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Aspartame and Corn syrup?

  • Corn syrup has more Copper than Aspartame.

We used Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Aspartame
Aspartame
1
:
9
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Aspartame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +480%

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.
Aspartame
Aspartame
0
:
5
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Aspartame
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Corn syrup
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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Aspartame
Aspartame
2
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Water +151.5%
Contains more Other +∞%
Aspartame
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Corn syrup
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 Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Water +151.5%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Aspartame Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 89.08g 77.59g Aspartame
Protein 2.17g 0g Aspartame
Carbs 89.08g 77.59g Aspartame
Calories 365kcal 286kcal Aspartame
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Sugar 80.7g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calcium 0mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.04mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 0mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 4mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 0mg 155mg Aspartame
Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Corn syrup
Copper 0mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.5µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Aspartame Corn syrup
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Aspartame
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Aspartame
Aspartame is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.