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Chestnut vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chestnut and Corn syrup

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Folate in Chestnut is higher than in Corn syrup.
  • Chestnut covers your daily Copper needs 47% more than Corn syrup.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
9
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +367.6%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +1525%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +790.6%
Contains more Manganese +754%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +367.6%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +1525%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +525%
Contains more Copper +790.6%
Contains more Manganese +754%

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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
8
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3555%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2488.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Corn syrup
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3555%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2488.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +209.6%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +179.5%
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Corn syrup
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 Water +209.6%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +179.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 2g 0g Chestnut
Fats 1.38g 0g Chestnut
Carbs 27.76g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 131kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g Chestnut
Calcium 46mg 18mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 0.37mg Chestnut
Magnesium 54mg 8mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 11mg Chestnut
Potassium 715mg 44mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 155mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.04mg Chestnut
Copper 0.472mg 0.053mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.1mg Chestnut
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.011mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.009mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.02mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.023mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.009mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 0µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Chestnut
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.