Caramel vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between caramel and corn syrup
- Corn syrup has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1 than caramel.
- Caramel covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 19% more than corn syrup.
- Corn syrup has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +386.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +936.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2595.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.009mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.023mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 0g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 286kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.009mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 77g | 77.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
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 | +350% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.9% |
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Carbs
~77.59g
