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Bottled water vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bottled water and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup is richer than Bottled water in Selenium, and Copper.
  • Bottled water contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Water, bottled, generic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 3% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +354.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bottled water Corn syrup
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bottled water Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 0kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Net carbs 0g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 0g 77.59g Corn syrup
Magnesium 2mg 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 10mg 18mg Corn syrup
Potassium 0mg 44mg Corn syrup
Iron 0mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Sugar 0g 77.59g Bottled water
Copper 0.007mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0mg 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 0mg 11mg Corn syrup
Sodium 2mg 155mg Bottled water
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Choline 0mg 13.3mg Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bottled water Corn syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Bottled water
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Bottled water
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Bottled water
Bottled water 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.