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Corn syrup vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and carob

  • The amount of zinc, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12 in carob is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Carob covers your daily saturated fat needs 145% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of carob is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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%
Carob
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1338.6%
Contains more IronIron +248.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1045.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.3%

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%
Carob
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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 1.7% 0.33% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.9%
~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
Carob
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8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1329.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +565%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Carob DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 29.018g 132%
Fats 0g 31.36g 48%
Zinc 0.04mg 3.53mg 32%
Calcium 18mg 303mg 29%
Potassium 44mg 633mg 17%
Protein 0g 8.15g 16%
Phosphorus 11mg 126mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.75mg 15%
Copper 0.053mg 0.183mg 14%
Calories 286kcal 540kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.178mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Iron 0.37mg 1.29mg 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.57mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.13mg 9%
Magnesium 8mg 36mg 7%
Carbs 77.59g 56.29g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.7µg 6%
Folate 0µg 21µg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 5.2µg 4%
Sodium 155mg 107mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.295g 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.14mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.483g 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 52.49g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 34.11g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Carob
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
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.