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Corn vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn and Sugar substitute?

  • Corn is higher in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% more.
  • Sugar substitute contains 16 times less Zinc than Corn. Corn contains 0.62mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Corn has less Sodium.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Iron +181.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +459%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Contains more Calcium +29200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +459%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Contains more Calcium +29200%

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.
Corn
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +703.2%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Other +475.7%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +703.2%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Other +475.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +103.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +29.8%
Contains more Maltose +1629.4%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +103.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +29.8%
Contains more Maltose +1629.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 3.41g 2.06g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 96kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 7.17g 3.52g Corn
Fructose 0.79g 0g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 2.4g 0.6g Corn
Calcium 3mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.45mg 0.16mg Corn
Magnesium 26mg 6mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 8mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 39mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 572mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.04mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.007mg Corn
Manganese 0.167mg 0.022mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg Corn
Vitamin A 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.015mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.015mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.08mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.015mg Corn
Folate 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Sugar substitute
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
17%
Corn
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.