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Corn syrup vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn syrup and Whey

  • Corn syrup has more Copper, however, Whey is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Whey covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 12% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 15 times more Sugar than Whey. While Corn syrup has 77.59g of Sugar, Whey has only 5.14g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 Iron +516.7%
Contains more Copper +1225%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Copper +1225%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Selenium +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Equal in Magnesium - 8

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1409.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +323.1%
Contains more Other +32.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Carbs +1409.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +323.1%
Contains more Other +32.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Whey Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 5.14g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0g 0.36g Whey
Carbs 77.59g 5.14g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 27kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 5.14g Whey
Calcium 18mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.37mg 0.06mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 11mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 44mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 155mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.04mg 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.053mg 0.004mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.001mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 1.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 0µg 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.23g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.011g Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.