Corn syrup vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between corn syrup and cassava
- Corn syrup has less vitamin C, manganese, fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3 than cassava.
- Cassava covers your daily need for vitamin C, 23% more than corn syrup.
- Corn syrup has 11 times more sodium than cassava. While corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, cassava has only 14mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Cassava, raw.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +690.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +365.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.2% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 38.06g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.384mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Folate | 0µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 271mg | 7% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.088mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.087mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.854mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 23.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.