Sugar vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sugar and corn raw
- Sugar has less vitamin B5, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Corn raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 14% more.
- Sugar has a higher glycemic index than corn raw.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, granulated and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw.
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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 | -93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +940% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +671.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3975% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +380150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11113.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 99.98g | 18.7g | 27% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 86kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.717mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 89mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.155mg | 13% |
| Folate | 0µg | 42µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 270mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.27g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Choline | 0mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.46mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.487g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.325g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.432g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 99.8g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)