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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.011mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +138.9%
Contains more OtherOther +8562.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +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
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Corn syrup DV% diff.
Carbs 12.65g 77.59g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.009mg 7%
Sodium 9mg 155mg 6%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.1mg 6%
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg 5%
Potassium 148mg 44mg 3%
Iron 0.12mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.02mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Copper 0.072mg 0.053mg 2%
Phosphorus 6mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.009mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.04mg 1%
Calories 288kcal 286kcal 0%
Protein 0.06g 0g 0%
Fats 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 12.65g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 12.65g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.023mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Corn syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 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?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.