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Corn syrup vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn syrup and Candy bar?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate than Corn syrup.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11769% higher.

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, peanut bar 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.
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains more Zinc +9750%
Contains more Copper +1360.4%
Contains more Manganese +1143%
Contains more Selenium +62.1%
Equal in Sodium - 156
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains more Zinc +9750%
Contains more Copper +1360.4%
Contains more Manganese +1143%
Contains more Selenium +62.1%
Equal in Sodium - 156

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1699900%
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% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1699900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +63.7%
Contains more Water +1275.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +350%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +63.7%
Contains more Water +1275.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +350%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 43.3g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 0g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 77.59g 47.4g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 77.59g 42.22g Candy bar
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 18mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.37mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 8mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 11mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 44mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 155mg 156mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.053mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.1mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 2.9µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 0mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 0µg 75µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0g 4.678g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.