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Twizzlers vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Twizzlers and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Twizzlers.
  • The amount of Sugar in Twizzlers are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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 Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%

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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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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +72.5%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +72.5%
Contains more Water +46.7%
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.
Twizzlers Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 78.77g 77.59g Twizzlers
Protein 2.3g 0g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 0g Twizzlers
Carbs 79.37g 77.59g Twizzlers
Calories 347kcal 286kcal Twizzlers
Sugar 51.35g 77.59g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0g Twizzlers
Calcium 8mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.28mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 24mg 11mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 195mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 0g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers 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
0%
Twizzlers
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.