Milk vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between milk and corn syrup
- Corn syrup contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B5 than milk.
- Milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
- The amount of sodium in milk is lower.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.
The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +594.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +763.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +430% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3233.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1955.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1469.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 77.59g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 286kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.023mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 155mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 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 | +308.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1454.9% |
