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Corn syrup vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn syrup and bell peppers

  • Corn syrup has more selenium; however, bell peppers have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% more.
  • Bell peppers are lower in sodium.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index than bell peppers.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22%
~equal in Iron ~0.34mg

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 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2388.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1572.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +326.6%
~equal in Other ~0.44g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg 89%
Carbs 77.59g 4.64g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.224mg 17%
Calories 286kcal 20kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Sodium 155mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.057mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 175mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.37mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.86g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.099mg 2%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.066mg 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.13mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 20mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.122mg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.028mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 2.94g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Iron 0.37mg 0.34mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 2.4g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Bell pepper
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
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.