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Corn syrup vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn syrup and crème caramel

  • Corn syrup has less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin A than crème caramel.
  • Crème caramel covers your daily need for cholesterol, 30% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 3 times more sodium than crème caramel. While corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, crème caramel has only 53mg.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +772.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Iron ~0.38mg

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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +209.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%

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 Crème caramel
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 ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Crème caramel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Carbs 77.59g 22.78g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.21mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Phosphorus 11mg 96mg 12%
Selenium 2.9µg 8.7µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.514mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.53g 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.799g 8%
Calories 286kcal 145kcal 7%
Calcium 18mg 83mg 7%
Fats 0g 4.03g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.01mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.47mg 4%
Sodium 155mg 53mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.028mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.266g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.392g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.044mg 3%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.032mg 2%
Potassium 44mg 118mg 2%
Net carbs 77.59g 22.78g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Iron 0.37mg 0.38mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 23.15g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.799g)

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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.