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Corn vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn and Agave nectar

  • Corn has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily Vitamin K needs 18% more than Corn.
  • Agave nectar has 77 times less Phosphorus than Corn. Corn has 77mg of Phosphorus, while Agave nectar has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +7600%
Contains more Potassium +5350%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +3240%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +7600%
Contains more Potassium +5350%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +3240%
Contains more Selenium +750%

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.
Corn
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5525%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3688.9%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +220%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +264%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +3688.9%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +220%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +264%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1379.8%
Contains more Fructose +6938%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1379.8%
Contains more Fructose +6938%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 3.41g 0.09g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.45g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 96kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 4.54g 68.03g Corn
Fiber 2.4g 0.2g Corn
Calcium 3mg 1mg Corn
Iron 0.45mg 0.09mg Corn
Magnesium 26mg 1mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 1mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 4mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 4mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.01mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.009mg Corn
Manganese 0.167mg 0.005mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 263IU 156IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 8µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 5.5mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.689mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 23µg 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Agave nectar
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
17%
Corn
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar 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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.