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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.
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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
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.
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 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
75% 2% 14% 8%
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.
Corn syrup Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Wheat gluten DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Wheat gluten
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%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.