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Corn syrup vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between corn syrup and brazil nut?

  • The amount of selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber in brazil nut is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3480% more.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than corn syrup (90).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types 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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1397.7%
Contains more IronIron +556.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3188.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6490.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1123%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66003.4%

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% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1022.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +560.9%
Contains more WaterWater +543.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +755%

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 Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 2.9µg 1917µg 3480%
Copper 0.053mg 1.743mg 188%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 24.399g 163%
Fats 0g 67.1g 103%
Phosphorus 11mg 725mg 102%
Magnesium 8mg 376mg 88%
Saturated fat 0g 16.134g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 23.879g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.617mg 51%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.223mg 49%
Vitamin E 0mg 5.65mg 38%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.06mg 37%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Protein 0g 14.32g 29%
Iron 0.37mg 2.43mg 26%
Carbs 77.59g 11.74g 22%
Calories 286kcal 659kcal 19%
Potassium 44mg 659mg 18%
Calcium 18mg 160mg 14%
Sodium 155mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.101mg 7%
Folate 0µg 22µg 6%
Choline 13.3mg 28.8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.184mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.295mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.