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Corn syrup vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and macaroon different?

  • Corn syrup contains less copper, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron than macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 100% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

Syrups, corn, dark and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +121.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.5%

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +966.7%
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

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +91.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +327.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 20.099g 91%
Fats 0g 22.55g 35%
Copper 0.053mg 0.269mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Calories 286kcal 460kcal 9%
Phosphorus 11mg 68mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.096mg 7%
Selenium 2.9µg 6.8µg 7%
Protein 0g 3.02g 6%
Iron 0.37mg 0.82mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.73mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g 5%
Carbs 77.59g 61.22g 5%
Magnesium 8mg 29mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 241mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.61g 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 123mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 9.1mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.099g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.