Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Corn syrup vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Corn syrup and Balsamic vinegar different?

  • Corn syrup has 5 times more Sugar than Balsamic vinegar. Corn syrup has 77.59g of Sugar, while Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium.

Syrups, corn, dark and Vinegar, balsamic types were used in this article.

Infographic

Corn syrup vs Balsamic vinegar infographic
Infographic link

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 Copper +103.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +154.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +154.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +31%

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 A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +355.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +247.3%
Contains more Other +1407.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Carbs +355.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +247.3%
Contains more Other +1407.5%

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 Balsamic vinegar
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 17.03g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.49g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 77.59g 17.03g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 88kcal Corn syrup
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 77.59g 14.95g Balsamic vinegar
Calcium 18mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.37mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 11mg 19mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 44mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 155mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.04mg 0.08mg Balsamic vinegar
Copper 0.053mg 0.026mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Balsamic vinegar
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.