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Corn syrup vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corn syrup and red Wine

  • Corn syrup contains 125 times more Sugar than red Wine. While corn syrup contains 77.59g of Sugar, red Wine contains only 0.62g.
  • The amount of sugar in red Wine is lower.
  • The glycemic index of red Wine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%

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 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2872.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +293%
Contains more OtherOther +2607.5%
~equal in Fats ~0g

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 Red Wine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Red Wine Opinion
Calories 286kcal 85kcal Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.07g Red Wine
Net carbs 77.59g 2.61g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 2.61g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Red Wine
Calcium 18mg 8mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 127mg Red Wine
Iron 0.37mg 0.46mg Red Wine
Sugar 77.59g 0.62g Red Wine
Copper 0.053mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.14mg Red Wine
Phosphorus 11mg 23mg Red Wine
Sodium 155mg 4mg Red Wine
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Red Wine
Manganese 0.1mg 0.132mg Red Wine
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.031mg Red Wine
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.224mg Red Wine
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.03mg Red Wine
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.057mg Red Wine
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Red Wine
Folate 0µg 1µg Red Wine
Choline 13.3mg 5.7mg Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Red Wine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Wine
Red Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Wine
Red Wine is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.