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Corn syrup vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Maple sugar different?

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Copper than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 188% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains 14 times more Sodium than Maple sugar. While Corn syrup contains 155mg of Sodium, Maple sugar contains only 11mg.

Syrups, corn, dark and Sugars, maple 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.
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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.7%
Contains more IronIron +335.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4322%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.7%
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~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
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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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +175.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 286kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 0g 0.1g Maple sugar
Fats 0g 0.2g Maple sugar
Net carbs 77.59g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 77.59g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Maple sugar
Calcium 18mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 44mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.37mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 77.59g 84.87g Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 11mg 3mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 11mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.1mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 2.9µg 0.8µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.003mg Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg 2.1mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.036g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.