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Corn syrup vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn syrup and cocoa solids

  • Cocoa solids are richer than corn syrup in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 415% higher.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Cocoa, dry powder, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3363.6%
Contains more IronIron +3645.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +7047.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6572.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3737%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +393.1%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10825%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1004.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~12mg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more WaterWater +633.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1350%

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 Cocoa solids
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.053mg 3.788mg 415%
Iron 0.37mg 13.86mg 169%
Manganese 0.1mg 3.837mg 162%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 8mg 499mg 117%
Phosphorus 11mg 734mg 103%
Zinc 0.04mg 6.81mg 62%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 44mg 1524mg 44%
Protein 0g 19.6g 39%
Saturated fat 0g 8.07g 37%
Fats 0g 13.7g 21%
Selenium 2.9µg 14.3µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.241mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.185mg 14%
Calcium 18mg 128mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.57g 11%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.118mg 8%
Carbs 77.59g 57.9g 7%
Sodium 155mg 21mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.254mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.44g 3%
Calories 286kcal 228kcal 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 1.75g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.