Whey vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between whey and corn syrup
- Whey has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, corn syrup is higher in copper.
- Whey covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 12% more than corn syrup.
- Whey has 18 times more vitamin B2 than corn syrup. While whey has 0.158mg of vitamin B2, corn syrup has only 0.009mg.
- Whey has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid 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 more CalciumCalcium | +161.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +516.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1225% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1565.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
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 | +323.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1409.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 5.14g | 77.59g | 24% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 286kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.009mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.023mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 16mg | 13.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.