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Vanilla extract vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vanilla extract and Corn syrup different?

  • Vanilla extract is higher in Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Corn syrup is richer in Selenium.
  • Vanilla extract contains 3 times more Potassium than Corn syrup. While Vanilla extract contains 148mg of Potassium, Corn syrup contains only 44mg.
  • Vanilla extract has less Sugar.

Vanilla extract and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties 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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
6
:
4
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
4
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Vanilla extract
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% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +138.9%
Contains more Other +8562.5%
Contains more Carbs +513.4%
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 Water +138.9%
Contains more Other +8562.5%
Contains more Carbs +513.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Fats 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Carbs 12.65g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 288kcal 286kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 12.65g 77.59g Vanilla extract
Calcium 11mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.12mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 6mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 148mg 44mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 9mg 155mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.04mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0.072mg 0.053mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg 0.1mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.011mg
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.009mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.02mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.023mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.009mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.