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Rye vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rye and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup contains less Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc than Rye.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 108% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
10
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +610.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +2918.2%
Contains more Potassium +1059.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +6525%
Contains more Copper +592.5%
Contains more Manganese +2477%
Contains more Selenium +379.3%
Rye
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +610.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +2918.2%
Contains more Potassium +1059.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +6525%
Contains more Copper +592.5%
Contains more Manganese +2477%
Contains more Selenium +379.3%

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.
Rye
Rye
9
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2772.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3166.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Rye
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 B1 +2772.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3166.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
3
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +292.5%
Contains more Water +107.6%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59
Rye
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 Other +292.5%
Contains more Water +107.6%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 10.34g 0g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 338kcal 286kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g 77.59g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 0g Rye
Calcium 24mg 18mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 0.37mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 8mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 11mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 44mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 155mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.04mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.053mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.1mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 2.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.011mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.009mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.02mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.023mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.009mg Rye
Folate 38µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.