Corn syrup vs. Cane syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn syrup and cane syrup different?
- Cane syrup has more iron and vitamin B1 than corn syrup.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cane syrup is 40% higher.
- Corn syrup contains 3 times more sodium than cane syrup. While corn syrup contains 155mg of sodium, cane syrup contains only 58mg.
Syrups, corn, dark and Syrup, Cane are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +873% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +375% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1081.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
73.14 g
Water:
26 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 3.6mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 269kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 73.14g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 73.14g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 73.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cane syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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.
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.