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Corn syrup vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and almonds

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium in almonds is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 171% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1394.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1565.9%
Contains more IronIron +902.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1845.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +7700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4272.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2079%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17990%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1947.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1422.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +291.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260%
Contains more WaterWater +399.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +640%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Almonds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 25.63mg 171%
Copper 0.053mg 1.031mg 109%
Manganese 0.1mg 2.179mg 90%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 1.138mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.329g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 31.551g 79%
Fats 0g 49.93g 77%
Phosphorus 11mg 481mg 67%
Magnesium 8mg 270mg 62%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Iron 0.37mg 3.71mg 42%
Protein 0g 21.15g 42%
Zinc 0.04mg 3.12mg 28%
Calcium 18mg 269mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.618mg 22%
Potassium 44mg 733mg 20%
Carbs 77.59g 21.55g 19%
Saturated fat 0g 3.802g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.205mg 16%
Calories 286kcal 579kcal 15%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.137mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.471mg 9%
Sodium 155mg 1mg 7%
Choline 13.3mg 52.1mg 7%
Selenium 2.9µg 4.1µg 2%
Net carbs 77.59g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Corn syrup
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.