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Cranberry vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cranberry and Corn syrup?

  • Cranberry is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Corn syrup is richer in Selenium.
  • Cranberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% more.
  • Cranberry has less Sugar.

We used Cranberries, raw and Syrups, corn, dark types 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.
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +167%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +167%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +296.7%
Contains more Carbs +548.2%
Contains more Other +233.3%
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +296.7%
Contains more Carbs +548.2%
Contains more Other +233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.46g 0g Cranberry
Fats 0.13g 0g Cranberry
Carbs 11.97g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 46kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g 77.59g Cranberry
Fiber 3.6g 0g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.23mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Potassium 80mg 44mg Cranberry
Sodium 2mg 155mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.09mg 0.04mg Cranberry
Copper 0.056mg 0.053mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg 0.1mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 63IU 0IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 0mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.011mg Cranberry
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.009mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.023mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.009mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg 0µg Cranberry
Vitamin K 5µg 0µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Corn syrup
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
11%
Cranberry
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry
Cranberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.