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Sugar substitute vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Corn syrup different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Corn syrup is richer in Copper.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 86% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less Sodium.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Calcium +4783.3%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +657.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +4783.3%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +657.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.04

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 B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +907.5%
Contains more Water +140.8%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Other +907.5%
Contains more Water +140.8%
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.
Sugar substitute Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 77.59g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 77.59g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 286kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 77.59g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 18mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 39mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 572mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
Copper 0.007mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.022mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.009mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.023mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.009mg Sugar substitute

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Corn syrup
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Sugar substitute
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.