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Corn syrup vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn syrup and amaranth

  • Corn syrup contains less manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and folate than amaranth.
  • Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
  • Amaranth contains 26 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 155mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +712.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.8%
Contains more IronIron +467.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.7%

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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +241.5%
Contains more OtherOther +92.5%

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 Amaranth
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 0.854mg 33%
Iron 0.37mg 2.1mg 22%
Carbs 77.59g 18.69g 20%
Phosphorus 11mg 148mg 20%
Magnesium 8mg 65mg 14%
Copper 0.053mg 0.149mg 11%
Calories 286kcal 102kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.113mg 8%
Protein 0g 3.8g 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.86mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Folate 0µg 22µg 6%
Sodium 155mg 6mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5.5µg 5%
Potassium 44mg 135mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 47mg 3%
Fats 0g 1.58g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.235mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Amaranth
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
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.