Corn syrup vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between corn syrup and quinoa?
- Quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 than corn syrup.
- Quinoa's daily need coverage for manganese is 23% higher.
- Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than quinoa (53).
We used Syrups, corn, dark and Quinoa, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +290.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1281.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +531% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +872.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.9% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.631mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 152mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 21.3g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.49mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Folate | 0µg | 42µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.4g | 9% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 120kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.078g | 7% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.92g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | 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).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)