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Corn syrup vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn syrup and Ice pop

  • Ice pop has less Copper.
  • Ice pop is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more IronIron +45.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
~equal in Folate ~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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303.5%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +265.7%
~equal in Protein ~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 Ice pop
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Ice pop Opinion
Calories 286kcal 79kcal Corn syrup
Fats 0g 0.24g Ice pop
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Ice pop
Net carbs 77.59g 19.23g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 19.23g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 0mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 15mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.54mg Ice pop
Sugar 77.59g 13.66g Ice pop
Copper 0.053mg 0mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg Ice pop
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 7mg Ice pop
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.001mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg 0mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.013g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.051g Ice pop
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.016g Ice pop
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.