Corn syrup vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corn syrup and penne
- Penne is higher than corn syrup in phosphorus, fiber, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Penne covers your daily phosphorus needs 15% more than corn syrup.
- Corn syrup contains 41 times more sugar than penne. While corn syrup contains 77.59g of sugar, penne contains only 1.9g.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +972.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +361.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +228.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 77.59g | 16.8g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 118mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 126kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 0g | 4g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 248mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 44mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A |
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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins