Espresso vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are espresso and corn syrup different?
- Espresso is higher in vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, corn syrup is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for espresso is 32% higher.
- Espresso contains 20 times more vitamin B2 than corn syrup. While espresso contains 0.177mg of vitamin B2, corn syrup contains only 0.009mg.
- Espresso has less sodium.
- Espresso has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn syrup (90).
Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25935% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +411.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
1.67 g
Water:
97.8 g
Other:
0.23 g
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 WaterWater | +344.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4546.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 212mg | 0mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 0.02mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 1.67g | 77.59g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Calories | 9kcal | 286kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.009mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.9µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.67g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)