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Corn syrup vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn syrup and Sugar

  • Corn syrup is richer than Sugar in Copper.
  • Sugar contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Sugars, granulated.

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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 +1700%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +657.1%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +657.1%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
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%
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% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +109950%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +109950%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 99.98g Sugar
Carbs 77.59g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 286kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 77.59g 99.8g Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 1mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.05mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 2mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.007mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.004mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.6µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.019mg Sugar
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Sugar
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
1%
Corn syrup
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.