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Honey vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Honey and Corn syrup

    Food varieties used in this article are Honey 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.
    Honey
    Honey
    4
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
    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 +18.2%
    Contains more IronIron +13.5%
    Contains more ZincZinc +450%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
    Contains more CopperCopper +47.2%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%

    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.
    Honey
    Honey
    6
    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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
    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 CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +505%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +504.5%
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Honey
    Honey
    2
    82% 17%
    Protein: 0.3 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 82.4 g
    Water: 17.1 g
    Other: 0.2 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 WaterWater +28.7%
    Contains more OtherOther +100%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Carbs ~77.59g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Honey Corn syrup Opinion
    Calories 304kcal 286kcal Honey
    Protein 0.3g 0g Honey
    Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Honey
    Net carbs 82.2g 77.59g Honey
    Carbs 82.4g 77.59g Honey
    Magnesium 2mg 8mg Corn syrup
    Calcium 6mg 18mg Corn syrup
    Potassium 52mg 44mg Honey
    Iron 0.42mg 0.37mg Honey
    Sugar 82.12g 77.59g Corn syrup
    Fiber 0.2g 0g Honey
    Copper 0.036mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
    Zinc 0.22mg 0.04mg Honey
    Phosphorus 4mg 11mg Corn syrup
    Sodium 4mg 155mg Honey
    Manganese 0.08mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
    Selenium 0.8µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.009mg Honey
    Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.02mg Honey
    Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.023mg Honey
    Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.009mg Honey
    Folate 2µg 0µg Honey
    Choline 2.2mg 13.3mg Corn syrup
    Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
    Threonine 0.004mg Honey
    Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
    Leucine 0.01mg Honey
    Lysine 0.008mg Honey
    Methionine 0.001mg Honey
    Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
    Valine 0.009mg Honey
    Histidine 0.001mg Honey
    Fructose 40.94g Honey

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Honey Corn syrup
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    2%
    Honey
    1%
    Corn syrup
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    6%
    Honey
    10%
    Corn syrup

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Honey
    Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Honey
    Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Honey
    Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

    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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.