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Corn syrup vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn syrup and Sorghum syrup

  • Sorghum syrup is richer than Corn syrup in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 62% higher.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2172.7%
Contains more IronIron +927%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1430%

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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7344.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.3mg

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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more OtherOther +500%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Carbs ~74.9g
~equal in Water ~22.7g

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 Sorghum syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 286kcal 290kcal Sorghum syrup
Net carbs 77.59g 74.9g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 74.9g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 18mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 44mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.37mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 77.59g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 155mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 1.7µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg 13.3mg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup 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)

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.