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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.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than candy bar (51).

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.
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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +825%
Contains more IronIron +162.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1360.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +9750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1143%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.1%
~equal in Sodium ~156mg

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39510%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1699900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
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 CarbsCarbs +63.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1275.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 153mg 11769%
Copper 0.053mg 0.774mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 10.65g 71%
Fats 0g 33.7g 52%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.243mg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 7.922mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 16.721g 42%
Phosphorus 11mg 308mg 42%
Zinc 0.04mg 3.94mg 35%
Protein 0g 15.5g 31%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 8mg 110mg 24%
Saturated fat 0g 4.678g 21%
Folate 0µg 75µg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.83mg 16%
Calories 286kcal 522kcal 12%
Potassium 44mg 407mg 11%
Carbs 77.59g 47.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.14mg 10%
Iron 0.37mg 0.97mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg 7%
Calcium 18mg 78mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 4.7µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 29.4mg 3%
Net carbs 77.59g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 42.22g N/A
Sodium 155mg 156mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Candy bar
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
2748%
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.