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Corn syrup vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and saffron?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 than corn syrup.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1231% higher.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than saffron (70).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Spices, saffron 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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3818.2%
Contains more IronIron +2900%
Contains more CopperCopper +518.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28308%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
~equal in Sodium ~148mg

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11122.2%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.7%
Contains more WaterWater +85%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1262.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 28.408mg 1231%
Iron 0.37mg 11.1mg 134%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1.01mg 77%
Magnesium 8mg 264mg 61%
Potassium 44mg 1724mg 49%
Phosphorus 11mg 252mg 34%
Copper 0.053mg 0.328mg 31%
Folate 0µg 93µg 23%
Protein 0g 11.43g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.267mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g 14%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Fats 0g 5.85g 9%
Calcium 18mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.115mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.46mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Selenium 2.9µg 5.6µg 5%
Carbs 77.59g 65.37g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 1%
Calories 286kcal 310kcal 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Sodium 155mg 148mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.