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Brown sugar vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less Calcium than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has 3 times more Potassium than Corn syrup. While Brown sugar has 133mg of Potassium, Corn syrup has only 44mg.
  • Corn syrup has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
5
:
5
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +361.1%
Contains more Iron +91.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +361.1%
Contains more Iron +91.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
4
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +473.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Brown sugar
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +473.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Water +1542.5%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +26.4%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Water +1542.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 77.59g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 77.59g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 286kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calcium 83mg 18mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.37mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 133mg 44mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 155mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.04mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.047mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.064mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 1.2µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.023mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.009mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 0µg Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.