Corn syrup vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn syrup and icing different?
- Corn syrup is higher in copper and selenium; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for icing is 23% higher.
- Icing has less sugar.
- Icing has a lower glycemic index (51) than corn syrup (90).
Syrups, corn, dark and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +478.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.5% |
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Protein
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 0g | 16.23g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.302mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.974g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 418kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 67.89g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 184mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Potassium | 44mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)
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.