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Crackers vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crackers and corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E than crackers.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 58% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Syrups, corn, dark 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.2%
Contains more IronIron +989.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2154.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +391%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1713%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.5%
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~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +522.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +601%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Corn syrup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0g 88%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0µg 58%
Iron 4.03mg 0.37mg 46%
Fats 26.43g 0g 41%
Phosphorus 248mg 11mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.011mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.009mg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.02mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.562g 0g 25%
Sodium 726mg 155mg 25%
Folate 92µg 0µg 23%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0mg 20%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.1mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 0g 16%
Protein 6.64g 0g 13%
Calories 510kcal 286kcal 11%
Calcium 120mg 18mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.023mg 8%
Selenium 6.7µg 2.9µg 7%
Copper 0.104mg 0.053mg 6%
Carbs 61.3g 77.59g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.009mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 44mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 13.3mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 77.59g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers Corn syrup
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
49%
Crackers
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.