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Gumdrop vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gumdrop and Sorghum syrup

  • Gumdrop contains less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Sorghum syrup.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +9900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19900%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +983.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.5%

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.
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% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 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% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13300%
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
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32%
Contains more WaterWater +2170%
Contains more OtherOther +2300%
~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.
Gumdrop Sorghum syrup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 396kcal 290kcal Gumdrop
Net carbs 98.8g 74.9g Gumdrop
Carbs 98.9g 74.9g Gumdrop
Magnesium 1mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 3mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 5mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.4mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 58.97g 74.9g Gumdrop
Fiber 0.1g 0g Gumdrop
Copper 0.012mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0mg 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 1mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 44mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 0.01mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 0.8µg 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Choline 0mg 13.3mg Sorghum syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop Sorghum 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
1%
Gumdrop
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.93g)
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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/nutrients
  2. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.