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Corn syrup vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Vanilla extract different?

  • Corn syrup is higher in Selenium, however, Vanilla extract is richer in Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Vanilla extract has less Sodium.

Syrups, corn, dark and Vanilla extract are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
4
:
6
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +130%

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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
0
:
4
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
1
:
4
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Carbs +513.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +138.9%
Contains more Other +8562.5%
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Carbs +513.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +138.9%
Contains more Other +8562.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 12.65g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Fats 0g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Carbs 77.59g 12.65g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 77.59g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calcium 18mg 11mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.12mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 11mg 6mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 155mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.04mg 0.11mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0.053mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.1mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.011mg
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0g 0.01g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Vanilla extract
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.