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Orange vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange and Corn syrup different?

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 59% higher.
  • Orange has less Sugar.

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used 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.
Orange
Orange
6
:
4
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +311.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +311.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +480%

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.
Orange
Orange
9
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +987%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Corn syrup
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +987%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +294.1%
Contains more Carbs +560.3%
Equal in Other - 0.4
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +294.1%
Contains more Carbs +560.3%
Equal in Other - 0.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange 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 Orange Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.94g 0g Orange
Fats 0.12g 0g Orange
Carbs 11.75g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 47kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 9.35g 77.59g Orange
Fiber 2.4g 0g Orange
Calcium 40mg 18mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Orange
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Orange
Potassium 181mg 44mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 155mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Orange
Copper 0.045mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.025mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.5µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 225IU 0IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.011mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.009mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.02mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.023mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.009mg Orange
Folate 30µg 0µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0g Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange Corn syrup
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
24%
Orange
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.