Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Nougat vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Nougat and Corn syrup

  • Nougat is higher than Corn syrup in Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Nougat covers your daily Vitamin E needs 18% more than Corn syrup.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn syrup is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, nougat, with almonds and Syrups, corn, dark.

Infographic

Nougat vs Corn syrup infographic
Infographic link

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 +77.8%
Contains more Iron +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +152.8%
Contains more Manganese +204%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +152.8%
Contains more Manganese +204%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%

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.
Nougat
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +923.7%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +923.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 77.59g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 0g Nougat
Fats 1.67g 0g Nougat
Carbs 92.39g 77.59g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 286kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g 77.59g Nougat
Fiber 3.3g 0g Nougat
Calcium 32mg 18mg Nougat
Iron 0.59mg 0.37mg Nougat
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg 11mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg 44mg Nougat
Sodium 33mg 155mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 0.04mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg 0.053mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.1mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Nougat
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.011mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.009mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.02mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.023mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.009mg Nougat
Folate 5µg 0µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 0g Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
10%
Nougat
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.