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Corn syrup vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and figs different?

  • Corn syrup contains less fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium than figs.
  • Figs cover your daily need for fiber, 12% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 155 times more sodium than figs. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while figs have 1mg.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

Syrups, corn, dark and Figs, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +427.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +183%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +259.4%
Contains more OtherOther +65%

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 Figs
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 Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Figs DV% diff.
Carbs 77.59g 19.18g 19%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Calories 286kcal 74kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.113mg 8%
Sodium 155mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.3mg 6%
Potassium 44mg 232mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.05mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Copper 0.053mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 35mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.75g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 4.7mg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.128mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.144g 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 16.28g N/A
Iron 0.37mg 0.37mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 16.26g N/A
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.