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Corn syrup vs. Gelatin dessert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Gelatin dessert

  • Corn syrup contains less Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium than Gelatin dessert.
  • Gelatin dessert's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 19% higher.
  • Gelatin dessert contains 4 times less Magnesium than Corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 8mg of Magnesium, while Gelatin dessert contains 2mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Corn syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Gelatin desserts, dry mix.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +528.6%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1181.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131%

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% 0% 0% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +2101%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
~equal in Fats ~0g

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 Gelatin dessert
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Gelatin dessert Opinion
Calories 286kcal 381kcal Gelatin dessert
Protein 0g 7.8g Gelatin dessert
Net carbs 77.59g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 77.59g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 8mg 2mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 3mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 7mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.13mg Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 86.04g Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 141mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 155mg 466mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.003mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.041mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.014mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.001mg Corn syrup
Folate 0µg 3µg Gelatin dessert
Choline 13.3mg 3.5mg Corn syrup
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Gelatin dessert
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Gelatin dessert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
21%
Gelatin dessert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.