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Corn syrup vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and nectarine

  • Corn syrup has more selenium; however, nectarine is richer in vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of nectarine is 43.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Nectarines, 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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +298%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

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 Nectarine
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Nectarine DV% diff.
Carbs 77.59g 10.55g 22%
Calories 286kcal 44kcal 12%
Sodium 155mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.125mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Potassium 44mg 201mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.77mg 5%
Copper 0.053mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.185mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Protein 0g 1.06g 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.034mg 2%
Phosphorus 11mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.17mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.113g 1%
Iron 0.37mg 0.28mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.025mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 6.2mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.32g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 8.85g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Nectarine
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
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.