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Grape vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between grapes and corn syrup

  • Grapes have more manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, corn syrup is richer in selenium.
  • Grapes cover your daily manganese needs 27% more than corn syrup.
  • Grapes contain less sugar.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of grapes is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Grapes, american type (slip skin), raw and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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.
Grape
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 4.2% 17% 11% 13% 1.1% 4.3% 0.26% 94% 0.55%
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 PotassiumPotassium +334.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
~equal in Zinc ~0.04mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

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.
Grape
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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 13% 1.7% 3.8% 0% 23% 13% 5.6% 1.4% 25% 0% 37% 3% 3.1%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.023mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape
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17% 81%
Protein: 0.63 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 17.15 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.57 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 WaterWater +269.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +352.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape Corn syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.718mg 0.1mg 27%
Carbs 17.15g 77.59g 20%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 0µg 12%
Calories 67kcal 286kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.009mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 155mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.011mg 7%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.9µg 5%
Potassium 191mg 44mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.009mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Protein 0.63g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 0.114g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.35g 0g 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.053mg 1%
Choline 5.6mg 13.3mg 1%
Iron 0.29mg 0.37mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 16.25g 77.59g N/A
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 16.25g 77.59g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Phosphorus 10mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.024mg 0.023mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.017mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.005mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape 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
10%
Grape
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Grape
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape
Grape is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape
Grape contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape
Grape is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape
Grape is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape
Grape is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
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)

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. Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/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.