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Corn syrup vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn syrup and White chocolate?

  • White chocolate has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin E than Corn syrup.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 97% higher.

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, white chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1005.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.2%

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31%
Contains more WaterWater +1593.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup White chocolate Opinion
Calories 286kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 0g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0g 32.09g White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 77.59g 59.04g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 59.24g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 12mg White chocolate
Calcium 18mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 44mg 286mg White chocolate
Iron 0.37mg 0.24mg Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 59g White chocolate
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Copper 0.053mg 0.06mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.04mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 11mg 176mg White chocolate
Sodium 155mg 90mg White chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.1mg 0.008mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 0µg 7µg White chocolate
Choline 13.3mg 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 0g 19.412g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.412g)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.