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Corn syrup vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn syrup and Garden asparagus

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6 in Garden asparagus is higher than in Corn syrup.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 35% more than Corn syrup.
  • Garden asparagus has 78 times less Sodium than Corn syrup. Corn syrup has 155mg of Sodium, while Garden asparagus has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Asparagus, raw.

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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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
1
:
9
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +478.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +359.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +256.6%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +478.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +359.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +256.6%
Contains more Manganese +58%

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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
0
:
10
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4790%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1091.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +911.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4790%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1091.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +911.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
1
:
4
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Carbs +1899.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +323.5%
Contains more Other +45%
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Carbs +1899.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +323.5%
Contains more Other +45%

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 Garden asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 1.78g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0g 0.12g Garden asparagus
Carbs 77.59g 3.88g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 20kcal Corn syrup
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 77.59g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 0g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 18mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.37mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 11mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 44mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 155mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.04mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.053mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.1mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.9µg 2.3µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 0µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 0µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0g 0.04g Corn syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.