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Corn syrup vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and arrowroot?

  • Arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B5 than corn syrup.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 85% higher.
  • Arrowroot has 6 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while arrowroot has 26mg.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than arrowroot (58).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Arrowroot, raw types in this comparison.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +931.8%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8365%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2855.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +266.9%
Contains more OtherOther +255%

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 Arrowroot
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 Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 0µg 338µg 85%
Iron 0.37mg 2.22mg 23%
Carbs 77.59g 13.39g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.266mg 20%
Phosphorus 11mg 98mg 12%
Potassium 44mg 454mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.143mg 11%
Calories 286kcal 65kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.693mg 10%
Copper 0.053mg 0.121mg 8%
Protein 0g 4.24g 8%
Sodium 155mg 26mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.292mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.059mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.174mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 6mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g 1%
Fats 0g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.