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Corn syrup vs. Grape — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and grapes

  • Corn syrup has more selenium; however, grapes are richer in manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Grapes cover your daily manganese needs 27% more than corn syrup.
  • Grapes have 78 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while grapes have 2mg.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of grapes is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Grapes, american type (slip skin), 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.
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%
Grape
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 4.2% 17% 11% 13% 1.1% 4.3% 0.26% 94% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +334.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618%
~equal in Zinc ~0.04mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~10mg

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%
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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 13% 1.7% 3.8% 0% 23% 13% 5.6% 1.4% 25% 0% 37% 3% 3.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.024mg
~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
Grape
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17% 81%
Protein: 0.63 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 17.15 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +352.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +269.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Grape DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 0.718mg 27%
Carbs 77.59g 17.15g 20%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.6µg 12%
Calories 286kcal 67kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.11mg 8%
Sodium 155mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.092mg 7%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.1µg 5%
Potassium 44mg 191mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.057mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.63g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.102g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.114g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.35g 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.04mg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 5.6mg 1%
Iron 0.37mg 0.29mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 16.25g N/A
Calcium 18mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 16.25g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Phosphorus 11mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.024mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.017mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.005mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Grape
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
10%
Grape
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
15%
Grape

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape
Grape is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape
Grape contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape
Grape is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape
Grape is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape
Grape is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
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. Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/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.