Cornstarch vs. Raisins
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Raisins
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
raisins
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and raisins:
- Both raisins and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Raisin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Raisin is a great source of iron.
- Raisin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Raisins (Raisins, seeded) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raisins and cornstarch are high in calories. Cornstarch has 29% more calories than raisin - raisin has 296 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is heavier in carbs and similar to raisins for protein and fat. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for raisins, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Raisins | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 95% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raisins and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 16% more carbohydrates than raisin - raisin has 78.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raisin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 656% more dietary fiber than cornstarch - raisin has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Raisin has 869% more protein than cornstarch - raisin has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raisins and cornstarch are low in saturated fat - raisin has 0.18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raisin has more Vitamin C than cornstarch - raisin has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raisin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cornstarch | Raisins | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.112 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.045 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.188 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raisin has 13 times more calcium than cornstarch - raisin has 28mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Raisin is a great source of iron and it has 451% more iron than cornstarch - raisin has 2.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Raisin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 274 times more potassium than cornstarch - raisin has 825mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raisin has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.
| Cornstarch | Raisins | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.025 G | 0.122 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.122 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Raisins (Raisins, seeded) .
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does raisins or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raisins and cornstarch are high in calories. Cornstarch has 30% more calories than raisin - raisin has 296 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does raisins or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both raisins and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 20% more carbohydrates than raisin - raisin has 78.5g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
Does raisins or cornstarch contain more potassium?
Raisin is a rich source of potassium and it has 274 times more potassium than cornstarch - raisin has 825mg of potassium in 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.