Palm oil vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between palm oil and corn syrup
- Palm oil is richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fat, yet corn syrup is richer in copper and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for palm oil is 247% higher.
- Corn syrup contains less saturated fat.
- Palm oil has a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.
Food types used in this article are Oil, palm 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Protein:
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Fats:
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Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 49.3g | 0g | 224% |
| Fats | 100g | 0g | 154% |
| Vitamin E | 15.94mg | 0mg | 106% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 37g | 0g | 93% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.3g | 0g | 62% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 286kcal | 30% |
| Carbs | 0g | 77.59g | 26% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 155mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.053mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.9µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 49.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)