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Corn syrup vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Pilaf

  • Corn syrup contains less Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 54% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, 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 less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Calcium +361.1%
Contains more Iron +559.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +327.3%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Copper +213.2%
Contains more Manganese +782%
Contains more Selenium +1017.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Calcium +361.1%
Contains more Iron +559.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +327.3%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Copper +213.2%
Contains more Manganese +782%
Contains more Selenium +1017.2%

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30535%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3008.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30535%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3008.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +173.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +865%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Water +173.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +865%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

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 Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 75.11g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 77.59g 76.31g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 77.59g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 18mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.37mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 8mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 11mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 44mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 155mg 1303mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.053mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.1mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 2.9µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 0µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.307g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Pilaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.