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Cracker vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin E than Cracker.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 58% more than Corn syrup.

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - 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.