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Corn syrup vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Heart of palm

  • Corn syrup contains less Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Fiber than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 66% higher.
  • Heart of palm contains 11 times less Sodium than Corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 155mg of Sodium, while Heart of palm contains 14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Hearts of palm, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4004.5%
Contains more IronIron +356.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1115.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +9225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1172.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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 27% 4.1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +215.8%
Contains more OtherOther +397.5%

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 Heart of palm
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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Heart of palm Opinion
Calories 286kcal 115kcal Corn syrup
Protein 0g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0g 0.2g Heart of palm
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 77.59g 24.11g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 25.61g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 44mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.37mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Sugar 77.59g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Copper 0.053mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.04mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 11mg 140mg Heart of palm
Sodium 155mg 14mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 0µg 24µg Heart of palm
Choline 13.3mg 0mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.046g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Heart of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Heart of palm
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
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.