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Sugar substitute vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sugar substitute and Corn?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% more.
  • Corn contains 572 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Corn contains 1mg.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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 +29200%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +459%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +29200%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Potassium +459%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%

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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12
Corn
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.7%
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Other +475.7%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +703.2%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Other +475.7%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +703.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +29.8%
Contains more Maltose +1629.4%
Contains more Starch +103.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +29.8%
Contains more Maltose +1629.4%
Contains more Starch +103.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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
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 Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 18.58g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 84.77g 20.98g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 96kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0g 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.03g 4.54g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 879mg 3mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.45mg Corn
Magnesium 6mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 8mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 39mg 218mg Corn
Sodium 572mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.04mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.007mg 0.049mg Corn
Manganese 0.022mg 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg Corn
Vitamin A 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.057mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Corn
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
1%
Sugar substitute
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
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 - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.