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White chocolate vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white chocolate and corn syrup?

  • White chocolate has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin E than corn syrup.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% higher.
  • Corn syrup is lower in saturated fat.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than white chocolate (41).

We used Candies, white chocolate and Syrups, corn, dark types in this comparison.

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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% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 CalciumCalcium +1005.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.2%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 OtherOther +275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31%
Contains more WaterWater +1593.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 0g 88%
Fats 32.09g 0g 49%
Phosphorus 176mg 11mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.009mg 21%
Calcium 199mg 18mg 18%
Calories 539kcal 286kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.023mg 12%
Protein 5.87g 0g 12%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0g 7%
Potassium 286mg 44mg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.04mg 6%
Carbs 59.24g 77.59g 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.02mg 5%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.009mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.011mg 4%
Choline 29.5mg 13.3mg 3%
Sodium 90mg 155mg 3%
Selenium 4.5µg 2.9µg 3%
Iron 0.24mg 0.37mg 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.053mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 59g 77.59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.412g)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.