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Nectarine vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nectarine and corn syrup

  • Nectarine has more vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E; however, corn syrup is richer in selenium.
  • Nectarine contains less sugar.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of nectarine is 43.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nectarines, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
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 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 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 +298%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Corn syrup DV% diff.
Carbs 10.55g 77.59g 22%
Calories 44kcal 286kcal 12%
Sodium 0mg 155mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.02mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 201mg 44mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0mg 5%
Copper 0.086mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.023mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Protein 1.06g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.011mg 2%
Phosphorus 26mg 11mg 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.04mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0g 1%
Iron 0.28mg 0.37mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.009mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 13.3mg 1%
Fats 0.32g 0g 0%
Net carbs 8.85g 77.59g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 7.89g 77.59g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine 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
8%
Nectarine
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.