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Vegetable oil vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vegetable oil and Corn syrup

  • Vegetable oil is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Corn syrup is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Vegetable oil is 99% higher.

Food types used in this article are Oil, corn, peanut, and olive and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 4.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5.4% 14% 5.7% 4.7% 3.9% 20% 1.1% 18% 13% 16%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Choline +6550%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.11% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 7.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Choline +6550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable oil Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 0g 77.59g Corn syrup
Fats 100g 0g Vegetable oil
Carbs 0g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 884kcal 286kcal Vegetable oil
Sugar 0g 77.59g Vegetable oil
Calcium 0mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.13mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 0mg 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 0mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 0mg 155mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Corn syrup
Copper 0mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 14.78mg 0mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Choline 0.2mg 13.3mg Corn syrup
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg Vegetable oil
Saturated Fat 14.367g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 48.033g 0g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g 0g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil 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
27%
Vegetable oil
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.367g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.