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Bit-o-honey vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bit-o-honey and Corn syrup?

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Bit-o-honey is higher than in Corn syrup.
  • Bit-o-honey's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Corn syrup has less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews and Syrups, corn, dark types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.1%
~equal in Potassium ~44mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +432%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.009mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +227.5%
Contains more WaterWater +165.2%
~equal in Carbs ~77.59g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 375kcal 286kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 0g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 77.59g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 80.89g 77.59g Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 7mg 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 35mg 18mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 44mg
Iron 0.2mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Sugar 48g 77.59g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 11mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 155mg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 1.3µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.011mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.009mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.02mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.023mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.009mg
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 5.5g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey Corn syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.