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Coffee vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffee and Corn syrup different?

  • Coffee has more Vitamin B2, however, Corn syrup is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Coffee has 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Corn syrup. Coffee has 0.076mg of Vitamin B2, while Corn syrup has 0.009mg.
  • Coffee contains less Sodium.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Syrups, corn, dark types were used in this article.

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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.
Coffee
Coffee
2
:
8
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 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 Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
Coffee
7
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1004.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1004.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +351.6%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +351.6%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 1kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 0g 77.59g Coffee
Calcium 2mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.01mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 3mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 49mg 44mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 155mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.002mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.023mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.011mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.009mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.02mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.023mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0g Coffee

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
4%
Coffee
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee 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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.