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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.