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Agave nectar vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Agave nectar and Corn

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily Vitamin K needs 18% more than Corn.
  • Corn has 3 times less Vitamin C than Agave nectar. Agave nectar has 17mg of Vitamin C, while Corn has 5.5mg.

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

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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 Selenium +750%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Selenium +750%
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%

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.
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Corn
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1379.8%
Contains more Fructose +6938%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Glucose +1379.8%
Contains more Fructose +6938%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agave nectar Corn
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 Agave nectar Corn Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 18.58g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.45g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 76.37g 20.98g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 96kcal Agave nectar
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 55.6g 0.79g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 0.2g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 1mg 3mg Corn
Iron 0.09mg 0.45mg Corn
Magnesium 1mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 1mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 4mg 218mg Corn
Sodium 4mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.01mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.009mg 0.049mg Corn
Manganese 0.005mg 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 1.7µg 0.2µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.09mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 5.5mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.093mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.057mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.139mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 23µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.4µg 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 0g 0.197g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.