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Agave nectar vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Agave nectar and Marshmallow different?

  • Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E , while Marshmallow is higher in Copper.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Marshmallow.

Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, marshmallows types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +977.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7
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% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +977.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7700%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7700%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3

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 Marshmallow
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0.09g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.45g 0.2g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 310kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.2g 0.1g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 3mg Marshmallow
Iron 0.09mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 1mg 8mg Marshmallow
Potassium 4mg 5mg Marshmallow
Sodium 4mg 80mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Marshmallow
Copper 0.009mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.005mg 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 1.7µg 1.7µg
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.001mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.001mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.078mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.003mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 1µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0g 0.056g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.