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Caramel vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 than Caramel.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 19% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +936.4%
Contains more Potassium +386.4%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Copper +194.4%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +936.4%
Contains more Potassium +386.4%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Copper +194.4%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%

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.
Caramel
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +158.9%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Other +350%
Contains more Water +158.9%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 77g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 4.6g 0g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0g Caramel
Carbs 77g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 382kcal 286kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 77.59g Caramel
Calcium 138mg 18mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 11mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 44mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.44mg 0.04mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 1.8µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.011mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.009mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.023mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.009mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.