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Corn syrup vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn syrup and Black tea

  • Corn syrup is richer in Selenium, yet Black tea is richer in Manganese.
  • Black tea contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1750%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +430%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +119%
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 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1750%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +430%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +119%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25763.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +353%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +25763.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +353%

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 Black tea
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 0.3g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 0.3g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 1kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 0g Black tea
Calcium 18mg 0mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 3mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 37mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 3mg Black tea
Zinc 0.04mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.219mg Black tea
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.014mg Black tea
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup
Folate 0µg 5µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.001g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Black tea
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.