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Corn syrup vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and fenugreek different?

  • Corn syrup contains less iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc than fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 415% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Syrups, corn, dark and Spices, fenugreek seed 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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2287.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1650%
Contains more IronIron +8962.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1994.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2590.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1128%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.2%

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33%
Contains more WaterWater +149%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +750%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.37mg 33.53mg 415%
Copper 0.053mg 1.11mg 117%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.228mg 49%
Protein 0g 23g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.6mg 45%
Magnesium 8mg 191mg 44%
Phosphorus 11mg 296mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.366mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.322mg 26%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.5mg 22%
Potassium 44mg 770mg 21%
Calcium 18mg 176mg 16%
Folate 0µg 57µg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.64mg 10%
Fats 0g 6.41g 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.46g 7%
Carbs 77.59g 58.35g 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 6.3µg 6%
Sodium 155mg 67mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calories 286kcal 323kcal 2%
Net carbs 77.59g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.