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Corn syrup vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn syrup and turnip

  • Corn syrup has less vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6 than turnip.
  • Turnip covers your daily need for vitamin C, 23% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 20 times more sugar than turnip. While corn syrup has 77.59g of sugar, turnip has only 3.8g.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Turnips, raw.

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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%
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +334.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34%

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%
Turnip
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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 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1106.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +317.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75%

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 Turnip
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 Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Turnip DV% diff.
Carbs 77.59g 6.43g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Calories 286kcal 28kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.09mg 6%
Sodium 155mg 67mg 4%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.2mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 191mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.085mg 4%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.03mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.9g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg 2%
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.134mg 1%
Iron 0.37mg 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 11mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 4.63g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 3.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.011g 0%
Choline 13.3mg 11.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.006g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.053g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Turnip
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
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.