Cornstarch vs. White Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and White Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
white sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and white sugar:
- Both white sugar and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- White sugar has more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and White Sugar (Sugar, granulated) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white sugar and cornstarch are high in calories. White sugar is very similar to cornstarch for calories - white sugar has 387 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is similar to white sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for white sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | White Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white sugar and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. White sugar has a little more carbohydrates (10%) than cornstarch by weight - white sugar has 100g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than white sugar - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White sugar is high in sugar and cornstarch has less sugar than white sugar - white sugar has 99.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cornstarch and white sugar contain similar amounts of protein - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and white sugar are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
White sugar has more riboflavin.
| Cornstarch | White Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.019 MG |
Minerals
calcium
White sugar and cornstarch contain similar amounts of calcium - white sugar has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Cornstarch has 840% more iron than white sugar - white sugar has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
White sugar and cornstarch contain similar amounts of potassium - white sugar has 2mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.
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 White Sugar (Sugar, granulated) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white sugar or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white sugar and cornstarch are high in calories. White sugar is quite similar to cornstarch for calories - white sugar has 387 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does white sugar or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white sugar and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. white sugar has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than cornstarch by weight - white sugar has 100g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.