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Corn syrup vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn syrup and caramel

  • Corn syrup has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1 than caramel.
  • Caramel covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 19% more than corn syrup.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +386.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +936.4%

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%
Caramel
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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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +158.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
~equal in Carbs ~77g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.256mg 19%
Phosphorus 11mg 114mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0g 8.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.62mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 138mg 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.476g 11%
Protein 0g 4.6g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.103mg 8%
Calories 286kcal 382kcal 5%
Potassium 44mg 214mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.542g 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.44mg 4%
Sodium 155mg 245mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.018mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.056mg 4%
Iron 0.37mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.148mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 77.59g 77g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 77g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.