Corn syrup vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between corn syrup and wheat gluten
- Corn syrup contains less selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 5 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 155mg of sodium, while wheat gluten contains 29mg.
- Wheat gluten has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.
The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +688.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1305.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2025% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2263.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1269% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +462.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +168.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 0g | 75.16g | 150% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 39.7µg | 67% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 5.2mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 260mg | 36% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 13.79g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 142mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 370kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.85g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 77.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.156g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)