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Tomato vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato and Corn syrup different?

  • Tomato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn syrup is richer in Selenium.
  • Tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Corn syrup.
  • Tomato contains less Sodium.

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +438.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +438.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2870%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2870%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +329.4%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +1894.6%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 +329.4%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +1894.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato 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 Tomato Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.88g 0g Tomato
Fats 0.2g 0g Tomato
Carbs 3.89g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 18kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 77.59g Tomato
Fiber 1.2g 0g Tomato
Calcium 10mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.27mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Tomato
Phosphorus 24mg 11mg Tomato
Potassium 237mg 44mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 155mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.04mg Tomato
Copper 0.059mg 0.053mg Tomato
Manganese 0.114mg 0.1mg Tomato
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 833IU 0IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 0µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.011mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.009mg Tomato
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.02mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.023mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.009mg Tomato
Folate 15µg 0µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg 0µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.