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Corn syrup vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and macadamia

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in macadamia is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 175% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1525%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +372.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +736.4%
Contains more IronIron +897.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1326.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1609.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4031%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12265%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2955.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1518.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +185%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 4.131mg 175%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 58.877g 147%
Fats 0g 75.77g 117%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1.195mg 99%
Copper 0.053mg 0.756mg 78%
Saturated fat 0g 12.061g 55%
Iron 0.37mg 3.69mg 42%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Magnesium 8mg 130mg 29%
Phosphorus 11mg 188mg 25%
Calories 286kcal 718kcal 22%
Carbs 77.59g 13.82g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.275mg 20%
Protein 0g 7.91g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.473mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.758mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.162mg 12%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.3mg 11%
Potassium 44mg 368mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.502g 10%
Calcium 18mg 85mg 7%
Sodium 155mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Folate 0µg 11µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Selenium 2.9µg 3.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.