Corn grain vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grain and sorghum syrup different?
- Corn grain is higher in fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and zinc; however, sorghum syrup is richer in manganese, potassium, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for sorghum syrup is 45% higher.
Corn grain, yellow and Syrups, sorghum are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +439% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +811.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3527% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.3% |
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Carbs
~74.9g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.485mg | 1.53mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 0g | 29% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 1.7µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 56mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 1000mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.13mg | 20% |
| Protein | 9.42g | 0g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 0.41mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 3.8mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.804mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.67mg | 4% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 290kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 0g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 74.9g | N/A |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 74.9g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 74.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.