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Lemonade vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lemonade and corn syrup

  • Lemonade has less selenium.
  • Lemonade is lower in sugar.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index than lemonade.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 6% 7% 0.55% 0.86% 0.52% 0.65% 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 less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.3%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%

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 13% 0% 0.2% 0% 1.5% 4.8% 0.3% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +3225%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 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 ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +306%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +644.6%
Contains more OtherOther +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.
Lemonade Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemonade Corn syrup DV% diff.
Carbs 10.42g 77.59g 22%
Calories 40kcal 286kcal 12%
Sodium 4mg 155mg 7%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.9µg 5%
Copper 0.021mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.16mg 0.37mg 3%
Choline 0.4mg 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.009mg 1%
Magnesium 2mg 8mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 15mg 44mg 1%
Phosphorus 2mg 11mg 1%
Protein 0.07g 0g 0%
Fats 0.04g 0g 0%
Net carbs 10.42g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 9.98g 77.59g N/A
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.016mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.023mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.009mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.006g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.013g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemonade 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
2%
Lemonade
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Lemonade
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemonade
Lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemonade
Lemonade is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.