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Pineapple juice vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple juice and Corn syrup different?

  • Pineapple juice has more Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn syrup is richer in Selenium.
  • Pineapple juice covers your daily need of Vitamin C 49% more than Corn syrup.
  • Pineapple juice contains less Sugar.

Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid and Syrups, corn, dark types were 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.
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +404%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 9% 4% 12% 1% 3% 24% 66% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +404%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +2800%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +895%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 146% 15% 5% 4% 4% 24% 14% 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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +895%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +292.4%
Contains more Carbs +502.9%
Contains more Other +42.9%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
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 +292.4%
Contains more Carbs +502.9%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple juice 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 Pineapple juice Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 12.67g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.36g 0g Pineapple juice
Fats 0.12g 0g Pineapple juice
Carbs 12.87g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 53kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Fructose 3.81g Pineapple juice
Sugar 9.98g 77.59g Pineapple juice
Fiber 0.2g 0g Pineapple juice
Calcium 13mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.31mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pineapple juice
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 130mg 44mg Pineapple juice
Sodium 2mg 155mg Pineapple juice
Zinc 0.11mg 0.04mg Pineapple juice
Copper 0.069mg 0.053mg Pineapple juice
Manganese 0.504mg 0.1mg Pineapple juice
Selenium 0.1µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Pineapple juice
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin C 43.8mg 0mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.011mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.009mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B3 0.199mg 0.02mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.023mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.009mg Pineapple juice
Folate 18µg 0µg Pineapple juice
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Pineapple juice
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0g Pineapple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0g Pineapple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple juice 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
18%
Pineapple juice
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pineapple juice
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.