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Corn syrup vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn syrup and pumpkin seeds

  • Corn syrup has less zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 93% more.
  • Corn syrup has 9 times more sodium than pumpkin seeds. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds have 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1988.6%
Contains more IronIron +794.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1201.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +25650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +736.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +396%

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more WaterWater +389.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +850%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.04mg 10.3mg 93%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Copper 0.053mg 0.69mg 71%
Magnesium 8mg 262mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.844g 59%
Protein 0g 18.55g 37%
Iron 0.37mg 3.31mg 37%
Fats 0g 19.4g 30%
Potassium 44mg 919mg 26%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.496mg 17%
Saturated fat 0g 3.67g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.032g 15%
Phosphorus 11mg 92mg 12%
Calories 286kcal 446kcal 8%
Carbs 77.59g 53.75g 8%
Sodium 155mg 18mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.037mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.286mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.