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Corn syrup vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and winged bean different?

  • Corn syrup contains less copper, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, potassium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 than winged bean.
  • Winged bean covers your daily need for copper, 148% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 4 times more sodium than winged bean. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while winged bean has 35mg.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of winged bean is 32.

Syrups, corn, dark and Winged bean tuber, raw types were 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.
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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1231.8%
Contains more IronIron +440.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2515.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +432%

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% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +160.8%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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 Winged bean
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Winged bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.053mg 1.386mg 148%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.379mg 31%
Protein 0g 11.6g 23%
Iron 0.37mg 2mg 20%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.532mg 19%
Carbs 77.59g 28.1g 16%
Potassium 44mg 586mg 16%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.39mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.149mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.64mg 10%
Calories 286kcal 148kcal 7%
Sodium 155mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.075mg 5%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Phosphorus 11mg 45mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.116mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.222g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.174g 1%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.9g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.234g 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 28.1g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged bean
Winged bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.