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Corn syrup vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn syrup and soy sauce

  • Corn syrup has less manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 232% more.
  • Corn syrup is lower in sodium.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +825%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +888.6%
Contains more IronIron +291.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +918%

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% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10880%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1544.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1473.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +223.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3702.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 155mg 5493mg 232%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.018mg 40%
Carbs 77.59g 4.93g 24%
Phosphorus 11mg 166mg 22%
Protein 0g 8.14g 16%
Magnesium 8mg 74mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.196mg 14%
Iron 0.37mg 1.45mg 14%
Calories 286kcal 53kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.165mg 12%
Potassium 44mg 435mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.148mg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.87mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.297mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.5µg 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.263g 2%
Calcium 18mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.033mg 2%
Copper 0.053mg 0.043mg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 18.3mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.57g 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0.4g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.073g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 5338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.