Corn syrup vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn syrup and spaghetti
- The amount of selenium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and copper in spaghetti is higher than in corn syrup.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 43% more than corn syrup.
- Spaghetti has 155 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while spaghetti has 1mg.
- Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +427.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +810.3% |
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 CholineCholine | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +387% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +444.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +182.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 26.4µg | 43% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 30.86g | 16% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.8g | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.322mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 158kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.326g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 44mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)