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Corn syrup vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn syrup and chocolate

  • Corn syrup contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and caffeine than chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 108% higher.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1725%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1170.5%
Contains more IronIron +2067.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1839.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1772.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1319%
~equal in Selenium ~3µg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2169.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +325%

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 Chocolate
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 Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.053mg 1.028mg 108%
Iron 0.37mg 8.02mg 96%
Saturated fat 0g 18.519g 84%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.419mg 57%
Fats 0g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 8mg 146mg 33%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Phosphorus 11mg 206mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.54g 24%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.01mg 18%
Potassium 44mg 559mg 15%
Calories 286kcal 546kcal 13%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Protein 0g 4.88g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.092g 7%
Sodium 155mg 24mg 6%
Carbs 77.59g 61.17g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.297mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.725mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.042mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.05mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.025mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Selenium 2.9µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.