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Corn syrup vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Twizzlers

  • Corn syrup contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Twizzlers.
  • Twizzlers contain 2 times less Sugar than Corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 77.59g of Sugar, while Twizzlers contain 51.35g.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.

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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 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +72.5%
~equal in Carbs ~79.37g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Twizzlers Opinion
Calories 286kcal 347kcal Twizzlers
Protein 0g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 0g 2.64g Twizzlers
Net carbs 77.59g 78.77g Twizzlers
Carbs 77.59g 79.37g Twizzlers
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 8mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 37mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.28mg Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 24mg Twizzlers
Sodium 155mg 195mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.54g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.14g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Twizzlers
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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.